12.5% on the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua; 10% on Honduras, Mexico and Ecuador; EU goods at 10% inclusive of the normal rate. CAFTA-DR does not exempt cigars.
IEEPA duty refunds (CBP CAPE)
Refunds in progress
Collection ended Feb. 24, 2026. Finally liquidated entries require a court order for the importer.
Section 122 surcharge
Expired July 24, 2026; appeal pending
10% from Feb. 24 to July 24, 2026. The CIT's ruling against it is stayed at the Federal Circuit.
Nicaragua Section 301 action
0% now; 10% on Jan. 1, 2027
CAFTA-DR originating goods, including qualifying Nicaraguan cigars, are excluded.
IEEPA duties ended, a balance-of-payments surcharge came and went, and a forced labor tariff now sits on almost every premium cigar entering the United States. Here is how the pieces fit, and what an importer should be checking now.
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