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It is dependent upon the particular product line
Over the 12-month transition period, and for six months after plain packaging was compulsory, the price of leading cigarettes increased by almost 5%, equal to an extra 0.38 per 20 cigarettes
Popular styles include slide-out drawer boxes, flip-top cartons, folding cartons, rigid boxes, and certified child-resistant packaging formats
The tobacco is encased in a homogenized tobacco leaf wrapper, which ensures an even burn and a cohesive flavor that mimics the experience of a traditional cigar but with the ease of a filtered tip
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