the store (in my country) suggested to place the cigars in a dominican cigar box and have it sealed!!! but this is unethical and wrong. would u.s airport immigration confiscate the box (cuban)? and would they cause me any trouble? even if it was for personal use or a gift! the store owner told me that all americans use dominican boxes to decieve the port authority! who cares anyways, since castro should die any moment now.
2006-10-28 23:29:45 · 13 answers · asked by Mo 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
yes it's illegal.
I prefer nicaraguan to cuban anyway
2006-10-28 23:32:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The US Dept. of Justice has issued a corrective to the Cuba embargo law:
US residents can bring back Cuban cigars, but only one box at a time per person, and for their personal use only.
That means you can NOT, in any way, receive any box in the USA, but only that you can cross the US border with a box, preferably already opened and with one or more cigars smoked, to prove that the cigars are for personal use.
2006-10-30 22:03:10 · answer #2 · answered by red.drum 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/cuba.html
What May Be Brought Back From Cuba: If U.S. travelers return from Cuba with goods of Cuban origin, such goods, with the exception of informational materials, may be seized at U.S. Customs’ discretion (see 31 CFR section 515.204). Cuban cigars and rum are routinely confiscated at U.S. ports of entry. Purchasing Cuban cigars and rum in a "duty-free" shop at the Havana Airport does not exempt them from seizure by U.S. Customs. There are no limits on the import or export of informational materials as set forth in 31 C.F.R. section 515.206. Blank tapes and CDs are not considered informational materials and may be seized. To be considered informational material, artwork must be classified under Chapter subheading 9701, 9702, or 9703 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (for example, original paintings, drawings, pastels, engravings, prints, and sculptures are exempt from import and export restrictions).
2015-03-12 05:23:40 · answer #3 · answered by Harold Harter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, due to the embargo with Cuba, it is illegal to bring any Cuban products in the USA. Customs would confiscate any Cuban products if you are caught with them.
2006-10-28 23:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by parrothead2371 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal because anything made in Cuba is Illegal in the United states because of our embargo of Cuba.
2006-10-28 23:34:39 · answer #5 · answered by MP US Army 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes is it . But if you want to get some you can take a trip to Mexico and get them there long as you dont bring them back .
2006-10-29 00:00:23 · answer #6 · answered by jay_rock74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not only illegal if found by customs you get a little red flag so every time you enter the USA be prepared to be searched
2006-10-29 00:42:57 · answer #7 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes UNLESS you are Slick Willy Clinton who poked and inserted the same very Havana cigars in Monica's vagina and twirled, $25.00 + Havana Royales ahh that was Bill Clinton's super sized brand, "Finger Waggin Goood!
2006-10-28 23:35:57 · answer #8 · answered by B'klyn Barracuda 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Come through the country of Mexico...cross the Rio Grande...then EVERY THING IS LEGAL!
2006-10-29 00:05:04 · answer #9 · answered by corvette 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2006-10-28 23:40:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋