In 1865, the United States government passed a law that required cigars had to be packaged in wooden boxes of 25, 50, 100 or 250. The government wanted to better track the sale of cigars for tax collection purposes, so the idea of boxing cigars was the best possible solution. Aside from taxes, the cigar box serves as the perfect way to store and ship cigars. Typically, cigar boxes are made of Spanish cedar (the preferred wood). However, some manufacturers have used cardboard, tin, and plastic. Some limited edition cigars are shipped in collectible ceramic or porcelain boxes. If you like to collect cigar boxes, Neptune Cigars carries a selection of empty cigar boxes that you can purchase. Just go to https://www.neptunecigar.com/empty-cigar-boxes/assorted-empty-cigar-boxes-pack-of-25