About Us
Red Kro and Blue Lion LLC is a specialty tobaccoist operating exclusively in the export market, providing premium tobacco products to international buyers from our TTB-licensed export warehouse. We work directly with manufacturers and suppliers to source a carefully curated selection of cigars, pipe tobaccos, and other fine tobacco products, all offered in limited quantities that reflect the rare and distinctive character of our inventory.
Orders ship once monthly, giving our team the time to ensure every product is properly inspected, handled, and prepared for international transit under bonded or unbonded conditions, as sourcing requires. Our focus on export-only operations allows us to offer competitive pricing free of domestic excise tax obligations, while our commitment to full regulatory compliance with both federal and international trade requirements ensures seamless, reliable fulfillment for our partners abroad. Whether serving established distributors or emerging markets, Red Kro and Blue Lion LLC is dedicated to delivering exceptional tobacco products with the care and professionalism that the global tobacco trade demands.
Our Story
Red Kro and Blue Lion was founded by two friends who spent their twenties trying their hand at several different business ventures in China. Kro started the popular chain of restaurants known as Kro's Nest, while Lion built a consultancy helping healthcare businesses gain a foothold in the Beijing market. Since then, the two moved back to the United States, got married, got divorced, and are now channeling their years of experience into bringing premium pipe tobacco to the Chinese marketplace for the personal use and enjoyment of refined Chinese smokers.