How much is the tax on buying online cigarettes?
I was going to buy a carton of Djarum Blacks online for $20 at http://clovecigaretteshop.com
My only concern is the tax on them. How much would it be? I'm fairly sure these are imported from Indonesia. I live in Pennsylvania, if that helps at all. I'm sure its just a general tobacco import tax, though.
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When the smokes hit US Customs, Customs will asses the Federal tobacco tax ($10.10 per carton) plus any import duties which will depend upon the country of origin. The carrier will tack on a brokerage fee which can range from $5 to $40 depending upon the carrier. (The lowest brokerage fees are through the USPS but the USPS cannot carry tobacco products so the brokerage fee will run to the high end of the range.)
On top of all of that, Customs will notify your state of the tobacco shipment. Your state may decide to assess the state tobacco taxes ($13.50 per carton for PA) and bill you separately for them. CT and NY definitely do that; I don't know if PA does or not.
It can get worse. Much worse. Some states make it illegal to import any quantity of tobacco except through state-licensed distributors. RI makes it illegal to purchase untaxed tobacco and tacks on a stiff fine of around $100 per carton if they're for personal use and over $1,000 per carton if they suspect it's for commercial use, including sharing with friends and family. If PA has a similar law that could be the most expensive carton of smokes you ever bought.
Bottom line, don't go there!
(The first respondent doesn't have a clue what she's talking about! Tobacco is one of the most tightly regulated and heavily taxed legal products in the US, second only to alcohol and possibly firearms.)
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