Alcohol,tobacco products and firearms. Part41:Importation of tobacco products, cigarette papers and tubes, and processed tobacco. Section41.190:Persons required to qualify.
Any person who engages in the business as an importer of tobacco products must qualify as an importer of tobacco products in accordance with this part. Any person eligible for an exemption described in § 41.50 is not engaged in the business as an importer of tobacco products. A person importing tobacco products for personal use, in such quantities as may be allowed by Customs without payment of tax, is not required to have an importer's permit.