27 Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms 1 2005-04-01 2005-04-01 false Cigar tax rates. 40.21 Section 40.21 Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY TOBACCO MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND CIGARETTE PAPERS AND TUBES Taxes
§ 40.21 Cigar tax rates.

(a) Cigars are taxed at the following rates under 26 U.S.C. 5701(a):

Type and amount Tax rate for removals during the years: 1993 to
  • 1999
    •  2000 and
  • 2001
    •  2002 and
  • after
    •      Small cigars per thousand $1.125 $1.594 $1.828 Large cigars per thousand * • percentage of sale price 12.75% 18.063% 20.719% • but not to exceed→ $30 $42.50 $48.75 *For large cigars, the percentage tax rate applies when the sale price is $235.294 per thousand or less, and the flat tax rate applies when the sale price is more than $235.294 per thousand.

    (b) See § 40.22 of this part for rules concerning determination of sale price of large cigars.

    (c) Cigars not exempt from tax under 26 U.S.C. chapter 52 and the provisions of this part which are removed but not intended for sale shall be taxed at the same rate as similar cigars removed for sale.

    [ T.D. ATF-420, 64 FR 71939, Dec. 22, 1999]