uscmd310 Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 It's no longer easy to bring back tons of custom cigars. Cuban customs at the airport has changed since Trump announcement. Two friends had large hauls confiscated after the announcement. They are actively searching suitcases for American travelers once again. Anything more than 100 custom rolls is a real risk. I tried a cruise to see if it was different, and it was much more lenient. This could have been due to many reasons, 2000 cruise passengers going on and off the ship, everyone buying a couple boxes or more, not enough staff to handle that many searches, etc. But it was a pain in the ass and took up our whole day in Cuba, and I wont do it again. I did manage 500 sticks, so I can't complain too much. The cruise line didn't allow you to use your owns OFAC reasons, you had to choose guided tour, either through the ship or third party.
uscmd310 Posted January 16, 2018 Author Posted January 16, 2018 It's no longer easy to bring back tons of custom cigars. Cuban customs at the airport has changed since Trump announcement. Two friends had large hauls confiscated after the announcement. They are actively searching suitcases for American travelers once again. Anything more than 100 custom rolls is a real risk. I tried a cruise to see if it was different, and it was much more lenient. This could have been due to many reasons, 2000 cruise passengers going on and off the ship, everyone buying a couple boxes or more, not enough staff to handle that many searches, etc. But it was a pain in the ass and took up our whole day in Cuba, and I wont do it again. I did manage 500 sticks, so I can't complain too much. The cruise line didn't allow you to use your owns OFAC reasons, you had to choose guided tour, either through the ship or third party.Some of the custom rollsSent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk 3
GotaCohiba Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 We’ll see how my luck is Friday I’m only planning on 100 custom rolls from Alex
uscmd310 Posted January 16, 2018 Author Posted January 16, 2018 Facturas come with factory boxes. And those are always safe. Cuban customs USED to accept store receipts for custom cigars. Previously, I never had a problem using store receipts for large amounts of cigars, but now the game has changed.
Customsfan Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 He's quite popular. So make sure you get there early. 5 hours ago, GotaCohiba said: We’ll see how my luck is Friday I’m only planning on 100 custom rolls from Alex
shlomo Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 Those aren't customs....Are those the 2017 SW GRs? Didn't know they have been released yet. I'm confused. 1
oliverdst Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, shlomo said: Those aren't customs....Are those the 2017 SW GRs? Didn't know they have been released yet. I'm confused. of course they are. custom rolled in the streets! not saying they are fake but they look a bit pale to me but based on what OP wrote I think he has experience and bought real ones. I hope.
Popular Post uscmd310 Posted January 17, 2018 Author Popular Post Posted January 17, 2018 The box came with a glass top, so i figured it would be safe. 3 3
uscmd310 Posted January 19, 2018 Author Posted January 19, 2018 Just pulled this from a cuban cigar facebook message board Gary Bohn 2 hrs ??? PSA Regarding Custom Rolls ??? For all of you that are curious how many Custom Rolled Cigars you can bring from Cuba. My friend just boarded the flight from Havana to Miami. He had about 100 Custom rolled cigars total on his person and in his checked bag. They confiscated all but 20. The Customs Officer told my friend that 20 was the limit. There was no discussion or negotiations on this. A sad day for my buddy.
GotaCohiba Posted January 19, 2018 Posted January 19, 2018 3 hours ago, uscmd310 said: Just pulled this from a cuban cigar facebook message board Gary Bohn 2 hrs ??? PSA Regarding Custom Rolls ??? For all of you that are curious how many Custom Rolled Cigars you can bring from Cuba. My friend just boarded the flight from Havana to Miami. He had about 100 Custom rolled cigars total on his person and in his checked bag. They confiscated all but 20. The Customs Officer told my friend that 20 was the limit. There was no discussion or negotiations on this. A sad day for my buddy. I may have just gotten lucky, but I just went through Cuban customs with 125 custom rolled cigars
GotaCohiba Posted January 21, 2018 Posted January 21, 2018 Made it through customs in Miami and no one asked what we had. I was planning to declare all items and pay duty as necessary
madandana Posted January 22, 2018 Posted January 22, 2018 17 hours ago, GotaCohiba said: Made it through customs in Miami and no one asked what we had. I was planning to declare all items and pay duty as necessary Congratulations. Make sure to post some porn for us.
Popular Post GotaCohiba Posted January 22, 2018 Popular Post Posted January 22, 2018 2 hours ago, madandana said: Congratulations. Make sure to post some porn for us. 8
Trevor2118 Posted January 22, 2018 Posted January 22, 2018 On 17/01/2018 at 5:31 AM, uscmd310 said: The cruise line didn't allow you to use your owns OFAC reasons, you had to choose guided tour, either through the ship or third party. Sounds like Russia.........official tours / guides only....unless you have a visa.
madandana Posted January 23, 2018 Posted January 23, 2018 10 hours ago, GotaCohiba said: That's what I'm talking bout. Nice work my friend.
fitzy Posted January 25, 2018 Posted January 25, 2018 @GotaCohiba HOLY COW. That's one hell of a score.
amaxp81 Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 Glad I went when I did and brought back 250+ customs without issue... Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk 4
AlohaStyle Posted April 11, 2018 Posted April 11, 2018 Any update on the official amount of customs you can bring back? I keep seeing/hearing 20, 25 and even 50. But as usual, it's the luck of the draw when leaving the island.
Jimmy_jack Posted April 13, 2018 Posted April 13, 2018 Someone said they had all of their rolls confiscated at Cuba customs. Said 25 only and they were of course unbanded with factura...didn’t matter
oliverdst Posted April 13, 2018 Posted April 13, 2018 On 18/03/2018 at 12:48 AM, amaxp81 said: Glad I went when I did and brought back 250+ customs without issue... Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk which cigars are these?
amaxp81 Posted April 14, 2018 Posted April 14, 2018 which cigars are these? From the famous José Castelar Cairo (Cueto)Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk 2
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