Guys, the rules on this are pretty straightforward. There really aren't any loopholes, nor is there room for interpretation. If you are traveling to Cuba under an OFAC license, then you can bring back up to 100 cigars, provided that their total value does not exceed $100. Otherwise it is illegal for a US national to purchase cuban cigars, or any other cuban goods, anywhere in the world. Since the people asking for advice don't have an OFAC license, it doesn't apply and even under the license it's not like you can bring back 2 boxes of Cohibas. With the $100 limit, you'd be looking at more like 3-6 cigars.
no that rule has been taken away. see my provided link earlier in the thread
kuzi16:
Prior to August 1, 2004, persons returning to the United States who were licensed under the Regulations to engage in Cuba travel-related transactions were authorized by general license to import up to $100 worth of Cuban merchandise as accompanied baggage. Cuban tobacco and alcohol products were included in that general license. That general license was removed from the Regulations.
Guys, the rules on this are pretty straightforward. There really aren't any loopholes, nor is there room for interpretation. If you are traveling to Cuba under an OFAC license, then you can bring back up to 100 cigars, provided that their total value does not exceed $100. Otherwise it is illegal for a US national to purchase cuban cigars, or any other cuban goods, anywhere in the world. Since the people asking for advice don't have an OFAC license, it doesn't apply and even under the license it's not like you can bring back 2 boxes of Cohibas. With the $100 limit, you'd be looking at more like 3-6 cigars.
no that rule has been taken away. see my provided link earlier in the thread
kuzi16:
Prior to August 1, 2004, persons returning to the United States who were licensed under the Regulations to engage in Cuba travel-related transactions were authorized by general license to import up to $100 worth of Cuban merchandise as accompanied baggage. Cuban tobacco and alcohol products were included in that general license. That general license was removed from the Regulations.
It's time for a revolt! grrr... Too bad there wasn't more interest in other things such as out-source labor!! I hope this law doesn't last another 50 years..
My mom just went up there and she came back with a Cuban cigar for me from one of the B&M's. They told her to just take the band off the cigar and tell customs that it is a Dominican. Only problem is she forgot the band back in Canada and I now have no idea what kind it is.
With all this talk of cubans does anyone know about a reputable online place to order them from where the prices are decent I have a "friend" that is interested in ordering some but doesnt want to get fakes and doesnt want to be ripped off on price either. I know its kind of an "rule" not to talk about other cigar merchants on this site so a PM to me would be fine if you have any information.
this is not forum appropriate. Most forums that have a cuban cigar section wont let you talk about dealers. not only that but any cigar dealer is in competition with cigar.com and posting this info would be in poor taste.
I am new to this site and new to cigar smoking all together. I have smoked a couple in the past but probably no more than 4 or 5. Well we just took a trip to Cancun and I picked up a couple of Cohibas. I was curious if there is any way to tell if the Cohibas I got are real or fake? I got them from one of the little shops so who knows probably? Got home and bought a humidor and started purchasing some random samplers to give it a shot. I smoked cigarettes for about 10 years but quit about 6 months ago and missed smoking when I was out golfing so I thought cigars would be fab. I look forward to learning more about cigars as I have read quite a bit on these forums and it has got me super stoked!
Hey mat4, welcome to you. There is a lot to be learned right here, and I have found many great new smokes based on comments and reviews here. Try some new cigars and I know you will find many fine smokes too. Samplers are the best way to discover what you like, good luck on your search. Let us know when you catch a winner.
I purchased some "cuban" cohibas on a trip to Mexico. Found out later that they were fake, but I think that is what inspired me to learn more about cigars and really take them seriously. Does that mean yours are fake? Can't say, but if you enjoy them that ought to be enough. Meanwhile there is a lot of good info here, I have to try pretty hard to not learn something new every time I visit the forums.
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Hello all,
I am new to this site and new to cigar smoking all together. I have smoked a couple in the past but probably no more than 4 or 5. Well we just took a trip to Cancun and I picked up a couple of Cohibas. I was curious if there is any way to tell if the Cohibas I got are real or fake? I got them from one of the little shops so who knows probably? Got home and bought a humidor and started purchasing some random samplers to give it a shot. I smoked cigarettes for about 10 years but quit about 6 months ago and missed smoking when I was out golfing so I thought cigars would be fab. I look forward to learning more about cigars as I have read quite a bit on these forums and it has got me super stoked!
Thanks a bunch!