The Exemption Already Exists. Washington Just Needs to Apply It Twice.
Premium cigars won their FDA exemption in court. CRA is now asking the agency to say so in writing — while the same category gets no exemption at all under Section 301 tariffs.
Premium cigars won their FDA exemption in court. CRA is now asking the agency to say so in writing — while the same category gets no exemption at all under Section 301 tariffs.
Germany’s proposed tax hike, Ireland’s tobacco ban review, and the CAA’s fight against a 12.5 percent U.S. tariff are converging on premium cigars this month.
Nine premium cigar makers, including Arturo Fuente, Padrón, and Oliva, are suing the FDA for at least $10 million in user fees the agency lacked authority to collect.