Cuban Montecristo Cigars from Japan
Box of 25 Cuban Montecristo cigars purchased in USVI (within 100 cigar limit), valued at $225. Specifically provided for under HTS 9804.00.70 tobacco exemption for insular possession acquisitions.
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
• Must arrive from qualifying insular possessions for tobacco exemption
• Declare exact quantity
• Personal consumption only - no resale