Montecristo No. 2 Robusto Cigar

The Montecristo No. 2 is a premium hand-rolled robusto cigar made from aged Cuban tobacco, featuring a rich blend of Vuelta Abajo filler and a Cameroon wrapper. It weighs approximately 10 grams and retails for over $25 each, classifying it under HTS 2402.10.80 due to its tobacco content and value exceeding 23¢ per unit.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.4%+35.0%36.4%
🇲🇽Mexico1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇨🇦Canada1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇩🇪Germany1.4%+10.0%11.4%
🇯🇵Japan1.4%+10.0%11.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2402.10Same rate: 36.4%

If valued under 23¢ each

Lower-value cigars shift to 2402.10.40 regardless of quality or size.

2402.90.00.00Higher: 37.3% vs 36.4%

If made with tobacco substitutes like herbal blends

Cigars without true tobacco fall under substitutes in 2402.90.

2404Lower: 15% vs 36.4%

If containing nicotine for inhalation without combustion

Chapter notes prioritize 2404 for non-combustible nicotine inhalation products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify unit value with commercial invoice; CBP may require appraisal for high-end cigars to confirm >23¢ threshold

Include FDA tobacco product registration and labeling compliance; ensure child-resistant packaging if applicable

Avoid quota subheadings by confirming not wrapper/tobacco leaf; declare accurately to prevent reclassification