Cigarette tubes are taxed at the following rates under 26 U.S.C. 5701(d):
| Product | Tax rate for each 50 tubes* for removals during the years: | |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 to March 31, 2009 | April 1, 2009 and after | |
| Cigarette tubes up to 61⁄2” long | $ 0.0244 | $ 0.0630 | 
| Cigarette tubes over 61⁄2” long | Use rates above, but count each 23⁄4 inches, or fraction thereof, of the length of each as one cigarette tube. | |
[T.D. TTB-75, 74 FR 14483, Mar. 31, 2009]