Handmade Cuban Cohiba Cigar

Premium handmade cigars featuring long-filler tobacco from Cuba's Vuelta Abajo region, measuring over 3mm in diameter. Classified under HTS 2402.90.00.00 as 'other' cigars of tobacco, distinct from machine-made cheroots or cigarillos. These luxury cigars are rolled by skilled torcedores and aged for optimal flavor.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.3%+35.0%37.3%
🇲🇽Mexico2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇨🇦Canada2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇩🇪Germany2.3%+10.0%12.3%
🇯🇵Japan2.3%+10.0%12.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

2402.10Lower: 11.4% vs 37.3%

If containing tobacco substitutes instead of pure tobacco

Cigars made primarily from reconstituted tobacco sheets or substitutes fall under the specific subheading for tobacco substitutes.

2402.20Lower: 13.2% vs 37.3%

If machine-rolled cheroots or cigarillos under 3mm diameter

Smaller machine-made products are classified separately from handmade large cigars.

2403.91.45Lower: 17.5% vs 37.3%

If imported in consumer-ready retail packages from quota countries

Chapter notes prioritize heading 2404 for certain prepared retail tobacco products over cigar headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify authenticity with certificates of origin due to strict regulations on Cuban tobacco products

Comply with FDA tobacco product import requirements including prior notice and labeling

Avoid misclassification as cigarettes by confirming diameter exceeds 3mm and no filter tip

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