Handmade Cuban Cohiba Cigar from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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