Cigars — HTS 2402
Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes
Chapter 24 › Heading 2402
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2402 is a 4-digit product category for smoking products made as cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, or cigarettes. It can include products made with tobacco and, where the tariff text allows, products made with tobacco substitutes. The heading groups these related forms together; it does not by itself identify the final import classification.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, first identify the product form and then follow the applicable subheading descriptions. The distinctions may depend on characteristics such as whether the item is a cigar or cigarette, whether it contains tobacco or a substitute, and other specifications stated in the tariff provisions. The complete 8-digit wording, relevant chapter and section notes, and the product’s actual construction must all be compared before selecting a code.
What to check
- Obtain a complete product specification, including the filler, wrapper, contents, dimensions, and how the item is manufactured and presented.
- Separate cigars, cheroots, cigarillos, and cigarettes based on the tariff descriptions rather than relying only on the product’s marketing name.
- Check whether the product contains tobacco, a tobacco substitute, or a mixture, and verify how the applicable subheading treats that material.
- Read the full 8-digit HTSUS description and all relevant notes; do not stop at heading 2402 or assume every product in the heading has the same treatment.
- Request a customs-broker review or seek a binding classification ruling when the product’s form, composition, or manufacturing method creates uncertainty.
HTS heading 2402 summary
Cigars is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2402.10 | Cigars, cheroots and cigarillos, containing tobacco |
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes containing tobacco |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2402.90.00.00 👉 | Other | $1.05/kg + 2.3% | Free | $9.92/kg + 25% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2402?
Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.