Cuban Montecristo No. 2 Cigars

A box containing 25 premium hand-rolled Cuban cigars from the Montecristo No. 2 line, within the 50-cigar personal exemption limit. These cigars are brought by an adult nonresident visitor for personal smoking enjoyment during their U.S. stay. Classified under HTS 9804.00.25 as they meet the quantity restriction for nonresidents' personal consumption.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2402.10.80Higher: 36.4% vs 10%

If exceeding 50 cigars or for commercial import

Personal exemption limit exceeded; falls under standard cigar duty rates in Chapter 24

9804.00.70Same rate: 10%

If traveler is U.S. resident returning from trip

Applies to returning U.S. residents' $800 exemption rather than nonresident personal use

9801.00.26Same rate: 10%

If goods previously exported from U.S. and returned

U.S. goods returned provision excludes foreign-origin tobacco products

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Import Tips & Compliance

Must be carried personally by adult nonresident (21+); declare on CBP Form 6059B; ensure cigars are in original packaging with quantity under 50; not for resale

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