Mahogany Cigar Humidor Box from China
A Spanish cedar-lined mahogany box for cigar storage, but exterior unlined with textiles, used to maintain humidity. Qualifies under HTS 4420.90.45.00 as a wooden cigar box without textile lining.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.8%
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
• Distinguish humidors by function; Spanish cedar interior doesn't count as textile lining
• Mahogany requires CITES documentation if from restricted sources to comply with endangered species rules
• Avoid misdeclaration as furniture; standalone boxes stay in Chapter 44