I have taken cigars out of the country on a monthly trip for the last year. I have never had a problem with them. I leave the bands on them. Most bands have the country of origin on them. I brought the remainder home with me. No problem. I carry them in a plastic bag humidor. The only place they had questions was in DXB. I was checking in at united for the trip home. I had to reseal the humidor so they would stay fresh. Enjoy the smokes, and if you haven't tried a Cuban maybe you should.