Should I do it?? - Sneak Cuban Cigars in?

[lrad50]

if you only buy a few its no biggie.

 

[Midlander]

Get Honduran cigars. In Europe, where they can freely smoke either one, the ones from Honduras are preferred.

That way, it's legal and better.

 

[yosuke188]

Just try it. A ninja needs to take some risks.

 

[mercanucaribe]

Originally posted by: BatmanNate
I've done it before from BC, and the once I got caught I was straightforward with the guy, and he let me go and told me to enjoy them. (obviously for personal use, I only had 2) This was not on a plane though.

Be carefuly where you get them though, a lot of place around the border will sell knock offs. If you can't tell the difference easily enough, bring a friend who can.

If you can't tell the difference, why bother?

 

[Viper0329]

If you're worried about it and you're traveling with a lady, put them inside tampon wrappers and seal the ends with a flat iron...

Not that I've ever tried...

 

[Phoenix86]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe

Originally posted by: BatmanNate
I've done it before from BC, and the once I got caught I was straightforward with the guy, and he let me go and told me to enjoy them. (obviously for personal use, I only had 2) This was not on a plane though.

Be carefuly where you get them though, a lot of place around the border will sell knock offs. If you can't tell the difference easily enough, bring a friend who can.

If you can't tell the difference, why bother?

Just because two cigars look/smell the similar, doesn't mean they smoke the same...

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: DAGTA
I thought you were a Ninja? Real ninjas don't have a problem with this or feel the need to ask.

 

[new2AMD]

Originally posted by: JLGatsby
If they found them, how would the customs people know they're Cuban cigars? What are they, cigar experts?

If the labels are on then it is obivous what they are.

 

[djheater]

You can legally bring up to two boxes of cigars into the country for personal use, IIRC. Let me find it.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: akubi

Originally posted by: BillGates
Hide them in your bum. Where's the option for that?

QFT :laugh:

That is one fat stogie

 

[Bozono]

Do it!!! Shouldn't be a biggie. Gift wrap them like suggested. Might I suggest buying at a Smoke Shop named Cheers at Baldwin & McCaul(downtown). Guaranteed best prices, and great quality.

 

[SMOGZINN]

Originally posted by: djheater
You can legally bring up to two boxes of cigars into the country for personal use, IIRC. Let me find it.

No, you can't. Here is a quote from the U.S Customs and Border Protection Website

There is a total ban on the importation into the United States of Cuban-origin cigars and other Cuban-origin tobacco products. This prohibition extends to such products acquired in Cuba, irrespective of whether a traveler is licensed by Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) to engage in Cuba travel-related transactions, and to such products acquired in third countries by any U.S. Traveler, including purchases at duty-free shops. Contrary to what many people may believe, it is illegal for travelers to bring into the United States Cuban cigars acquired in third countries, such as Canada, United Kingdom, or Mexico.

It is illegal to bring into the US any amount of Cuban tobacco, no matter how or where you acquired it. They might just confiscate the contraband or they could fine you up to $55,000. Now the question is, is the quality of those Cuban cigars really worth the risk? There are other cigars that come really close in quality...

 

[darkamulets]

A few without labels is fine.

 

[djheater]

Originally posted by: SMOGZINN

Originally posted by: djheater
You can legally bring up to two boxes of cigars into the country for personal use, IIRC. Let me find it.

No, you can't. Here is a quote from the U.S Customs and Border Protection Website

There is a total ban on the importation into the United States of Cuban-origin cigars and other Cuban-origin tobacco products. This prohibition extends to such products acquired in Cuba, irrespective of whether a traveler is licensed by Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) to engage in Cuba travel-related transactions, and to such products acquired in third countries by any U.S. Traveler, including purchases at duty-free shops. Contrary to what many people may believe, it is illegal for travelers to bring into the United States Cuban cigars acquired in third countries, such as Canada, United Kingdom, or Mexico.

It is illegal to bring into the US any amount of Cuban tobacco, no matter how or where you acquired it. They might just confiscate the contraband or they could fine you up to $55,000. Now the question is, is the quality of those Cuban cigars really worth the risk? There are other cigars that come really close in quality...

...eeep...

Hope the feds don't investigate my closet.

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: djheater

Originally posted by: SMOGZINN

Originally posted by: djheater
You can legally bring up to two boxes of cigars into the country for personal use, IIRC. Let me find it.

No, you can't. Here is a quote from the U.S Customs and Border Protection Website

There is a total ban on the importation into the United States of Cuban-origin cigars and other Cuban-origin tobacco products. This prohibition extends to such products acquired in Cuba, irrespective of whether a traveler is licensed by Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) to engage in Cuba travel-related transactions, and to such products acquired in third countries by any U.S. Traveler, including purchases at duty-free shops. Contrary to what many people may believe, it is illegal for travelers to bring into the United States Cuban cigars acquired in third countries, such as Canada, United Kingdom, or Mexico.

It is illegal to bring into the US any amount of Cuban tobacco, no matter how or where you acquired it. They might just confiscate the contraband or they could fine you up to $55,000. Now the question is, is the quality of those Cuban cigars really worth the risk? There are other cigars that come really close in quality...

...eeep...

Hope the feds don't investigate my closet.

Or mine either.

 

[JoPh]

just take the lables off the cigars and say you dont know what they are. they cant do much. no labels they arent cubans. say they are some other brand. easy as cake.

 

[ColdFusion718]

Originally posted by: BillGates
Hide them in your bum. Where's the option for that?

And still smoke them? Hmmm, I guess some people are into *those* kinds of cigars.

 

[rahvin]

Better be careful if you do it and be prepared for the penalties if you get caught.

 

[The Stigenator]

the cuban embargo is stupid.. it shuold be revoked.

 

[nakedfrog]

Real ninjas don't like Aaron Neville.
Bring the cigars, and if you get caught, you deserve whatever you get just for listing that as a poll option.

 

[TuxDave]

Originally posted by: djheater
You can legally bring up to two boxes of cigars into the country for personal use, IIRC. Let me find it.

Except those of cuban origin.

 

[Mik3y]

Question: Why are cuban cigars illegal in the first place?

 

[shilala]

Originally posted by: BillGates
Hide them in your bum. Where's the option for that?

Full cavity searches for eveyone!!!

 

[astartz]

Question: Why are cuban cigars illegal in the first place?

You really do not know?
Do me a favor go find your history teacher and kick him in the nuts. He has failed you.

 

[Riceball]

Originally posted by: Mik3y
Question: Why are cuban cigars illegal in the first place?

US trade embargo against cuba.