Mahogany Cigar Humidor Box from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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