Montecristo No. 2 Toro Cigar from China
Montecristo No. 2 is a iconic toro-sized cigar hand-rolled with premium Cuban tobacco, known for its balanced flavor profile of cedar, leather, and spice. Valued well over 23 cents each, it qualifies as a high-end cigar. Falls under HTS 2402.10.80.80 for expensive tobacco-containing cigars.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide detailed valuation certificates for each cigar to justify the 'over 23¢' category
• Comply with TTB labeling requirements for cigars, including health warnings on packaging
• Watch for quota restrictions on certain tobacco origins; document country of origin accurately