Montecristo No. 2 Robusto Cigar from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

11.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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

Montecristo No. 2 Robusto Cigar from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2402.10.80