Criteria for the federal tobacco excise taxes grade are identical to the state tobacco excise tax grade. For more information, see the State Tobacco Excise Taxes methodology page.
The Federal Tobacco Excise Tax grade breaks down as follows:
| Grade | Score |
|---|---|
| A | 36 to 40 points |
| B | 32 to 35 points |
| C | 28 to 31 points |
| D | 24 to 27 points |
| F | 23 and below points |
Page last updated: May 2, 2024