Crew Allowed Cuban Cigars from Japan
25 premium hand-rolled cigars within 50-cigar crew allowance of HTS 9804.00.80. For personal smoking by international vessel crew member intending to resume employment.
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
• Strict 50-cigar limit (no proportional combinations); sealed personal humidors; employment verification mandatory