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Tobacco

You should contact ATEB at 202-648-7130 or your local ATF office.

The FDA at 1-877-287-1373 or AskCTP@fda.hhs.gov

The Alcohol Beverage Control Board in your state or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-888-463-6332 or www.fda.gov .

Contact the Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement Branch (ATEB) at 202-648-7130 or your local ATF office, if the quantity exceeds 10,000.

If you are personally importing tobacco products or cigarette papers or tubes for personal use, you should contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection at www.cbp.gov and your appropriate State government agency. You may also contact ATF.

Cigarettes purchased on the internet are subject to the applicable federal, state, and local taxes. Under the PACT Act, internet sellers must report the sale to the tobacco administrator of the state to which they ship the cigarettes. Generally, cigarettes may not be mailed. States and local governments can collect cigarette taxes and interest due on the purchase of untaxed cigarettes purchased on the internet or through mail order.

Last Updated: January 21, 2026

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