Cuban cigars into USA?
Apr 11, 2012, 5:25 am
#46
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You're very brave. While the chance of getting caught with all that is rather low, the penalty if caught is extremely high. High enough that very few people would attempt to do what you did.
Apr 11, 2012, 5:29 am
#47
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We took the bands off and put them in my wallet, meanwhile but the cigars wrapped up well in our carry on. Not even a second glance. If anyone asked, we could've gotten the cigars anywhere on our trip. Unless you're bringing back large quantities or get extremely unlucky, I think the idea of keeping the band separate from the cigar itself will work just fine.
Apr 13, 2012, 11:05 am
#48
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This may not be legal, but I was in a cigar store in Canada and asked about taking Cuban cigars to the US. He told me if I bought there they would mail it to me and they'd ne'er had problems.