buddysmom Posted October 22, 2007 #1 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I was wondering if anyone has brought home cigars?We are going to the Bahamas and I thought they might make a nice gift for friends! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindrid Posted October 23, 2007 #2 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Absolutely. Make sure you leave the band on them as that distinguishes the origin (to make sure they are not cuban). Go to the customs website to check quantities allowed. I've been known to bring a few cubans back with me undeclared with no problems but obviously would not advise it. In saying that, I've also known some people to buy "cubans" but when I saw them and smoked one, I knew they were probably dominicans so don't always believe what you are told unless you go to a reputable smoke shop. Even though I think I know what I'm doing, doesn't mean that I have never been misled as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebeljohn Posted October 24, 2007 #3 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I bring them back all the time. Make sure you take a travel humidor, or put them in a sealed bag or tupperware to avoid them drying out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Patriot Posted December 24, 2007 #4 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Customs allows a LOT of cigars at one time, with no cubans, of course. I don't remember the number, but it would take you a long time to smoke them yourself. And the cruise line should have a list of shops they recommend. Depending on where you're going in the Bahamas, you should have no trouble finding what you're looking for. Here's a link to Cigar Dave's website. You might find some useful info on there. DH is a big fan of his. http://www.cigardave.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker954 Posted January 25, 2008 #5 Share Posted January 25, 2008 lots of folks try to smuggle cubans in, if you take the bands off, and only have a couple you can probably get thru with no issues. However, if you have a case of cubans and are stopped (Customs has compliance checks, and every now and then someone does get checked) they would seize them, destroy them and your name would be in their system, due to the seizure made and you would be forever tossed by customs every time you come in for the next few years. smoke them on board and as a previous posted notated, dominicans are just as good and are allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsipes Posted January 28, 2008 #6 Share Posted January 28, 2008 I recently brought 5 cigars back from Mazatlan, and customs didn't even check for them...:) I don't think they really care....they're out to catch big time smugglers, not old guys with a few personal cigars.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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