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CRA Cigar Tax Map
Explore cigar tobacco excise taxes across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, including premium-cigar exemptions, caps and special rules.
Highest Tax States (51%+)
10
Premium-Cigar Exempt Jurisdictions
4
States with Caps
15
Variable Structures
5
Filters
Premium cigars exempt (hatched) — tobacco excise only
No cigar tobacco excise tax
1–25%
26–50%
51%+
Variable
Other / weight-based (amber)Methodology & Source
How this data is compiled
Rates change frequently. Confirm current law with the applicable state department of revenue before relying on any figure above.
This map summarizes state excise taxes on cigars. State tax structures vary, and some states calculate tax based on wholesale price, manufacturer price, per-cigar amounts, caps, floors, or tiered formulas. The map is intended as an informational resource and should be reviewed before legal, tax, or compliance use.
- Rate basis codes: “w” = wholesale price, “m” = manufacturer price