The Trump Administration’s tariffs will impact the premium cigar industry, according to the Premium Cigar Association.
“The administration is well aware of the importance of small business retail in main streets across the country, and we are hopeful to mitigate cost burdens on retailers, manufacturers, and consumers overall,” Joshua Habursky, executive director of the Premium Cigar Association, said in a press release.
The administration’s tariff will be 10% on all goods entering the U.S., with a second phase imposing additional, reciprocal levies on specific countries.
For key cigar-producing nations, the reciprocal tariffs vary:
- Dominican Republic and Honduras: 10% (matching the universal rate).
- Nicaragua: 19% (reflecting its 36% tariff on U.S. goods).
- Costa Rica: 10% (despite a 17% tariff on U.S. goods).
- Mexico: USMCA-compliant cigars remain at 0%, but non-compliant goods face a 12% tariff if existing fentanyl/migration measures lapse.
For the full White House statement, see the official release here.
