Cushing985 Posted June 3, 2009 #1 Share Posted June 3, 2009 We are heading up to Canada on the 7th on the beautiful Splendor. One of the guys at work asked if I could smuggle a box of Cubans (cigars not people!). Anyone out there who has tried this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUPY48 Posted June 3, 2009 #2 Share Posted June 3, 2009 When I saw the title of your post, all I could think of was the Seinfeld episode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joge107 Posted June 3, 2009 #3 Share Posted June 3, 2009 We are heading up to Canada on the 7th on the beautiful Splendor. One of the guys at work asked if I could smuggle a box of Cubans (cigars not people!). Anyone out there who has tried this? I carried my cubans, in my hand, through customs in NYC. There is a good cigar shop on the riverwalk in Halifax. I traded FUENTES, which they had a hard time getting, for cubans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazingm42 Posted June 3, 2009 #4 Share Posted June 3, 2009 smuggling them onboard is NOT a issue. Its only smuggling them off the boat when you get to the US port that is a problem. To my understanding you can bring them onboard if you smoke it onboard in smoking areas. But bringing them into the US is too too risky. The fines are not cheap to my understanding. Please remember your bags will be sniffed down by dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyd11933 Posted June 3, 2009 #5 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I have no use for cigars - even Cuban ones - but a couple of people in our last group just walked through customs with them in their pockets even though they were saying there was a huge fine for having them. I think 4 our of group did this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebeljohn Posted June 3, 2009 #6 Share Posted June 3, 2009 We are heading up to Canada on the 7th on the beautiful Splendor. One of the guys at work asked if I could smuggle a box of Cubans (cigars not people!). Anyone out there who has tried this? Prices in Canada are EXTREMELY high due to the taxes on tobacco there. Save a bunch of money and order them online. It happens everyday............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G'ma Posted June 3, 2009 #7 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Well, we all make our own decisons..... However, remember that luggage is checked by dog sniffers. In addition, if you are caught, there are severe fines.. Here, from the Govt website: Prohibitions on Cuban Cigars The revival of interest in cigars and cigar smoking underscores the need to remind the public of the prohibitions that have been in place for many years with respect to cigars of Cuban origin. The number of attempted importations of Cuban cigars into the United States is rising and because dealing in such cigars may lead to Treasury enforcement actions, the public should be aware of — and make every effort to observe — the prohibitions which are in effect. There is a total ban on the importation into the United States of Cuban-origin cigars and other Cuban-origin tobacco products. This prohibition extends to such products acquired in Cuba, irrespective of whether a traveler is licensed by Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) to engage in Cuba travel-related transactions, and to such products acquired in third countries by any U.S. Traveler, including purchases at duty-free shops. Contrary to what many people may believe, it is illegal for travelers to bring into the United States Cuban cigars acquired in third countries, such as Canada, United Kingdom, or Mexico. Importation of Cuban-origin cigars and other Cuban-origin tobacco products is prohibited whether the goods are purchased by the importer or given to the importer as a gift. Similarly, the import ban extends to Cuban-origin cigars and other Cuban-origin tobacco products offered for sale over the Internet or through a catalog. It is also illegal for U.S. persons to buy, sell, trade, or otherwise engage in transactions involving illegally-imported Cuban cigars. The penalties for doing so include, in addition to confiscation of the cigars, civil fines of up to $55,000 per violation and in appropriate cases, criminal prosecution which may result in higher fines and/or imprisonment. These prohibitions are applicable to all goods of Cuban origin and are an important element of the comprehensive program of economic sanctions against the Cuban Government which have been in place since 1963. Those sanctions have had the support of the last seven Administrations. The U.S. Treasury Department, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), administers the embargo of Cuba. Suspected embargo violations may be reported telephonically to OFAC Enforcement Division at (202) 622-2430 or via facsimile at (202) 622-1657. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dommer573 Posted June 3, 2009 #8 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Never brought a box home, but carried a hand full in my front pocket a few years ago. However, last time I cruised, had to go through the booth with an agent in attendance, would make me think twice about it now. Good luck if you try and have a nice cruise. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi2929 Posted June 4, 2009 #9 Share Posted June 4, 2009 We are heading up to Canada on the 7th on the beautiful Splendor. One of the guys at work asked if I could smuggle a box of Cubans (cigars not people!). Anyone out there who has tried this? Come join the roll call! We have almost 100 already. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=798179&page=52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyinca Posted June 4, 2009 #10 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Can a dog detect the difference in the scent of a Cuban cigar vs one from the Dominican Republic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trock Posted June 4, 2009 #11 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Can a dog detect the difference in the scent of a Cuban cigar vs one from the Dominican Republic? LMAO Highly unlikely... I am sure they are not spending $100gs of dollars to train them for cigars.. when there are other things to worry about! LOL:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyinca Posted June 4, 2009 #12 Share Posted June 4, 2009 LMAOHighly unlikely... I am sure they are not spending $100gs of dollars to train them for cigars.. when there are other things to worry about! LOL:) LOL...that's what I thought! :p I'm sure the sniffers are looking for pot and other drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedobound1202 Posted June 4, 2009 #13 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I have never done this but have heard of people switching out the cuban cigar box/bands with box/band brand that is allowed to come into the states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodey Posted June 4, 2009 #14 Share Posted June 4, 2009 for me it is not worth the risk...tell your friend sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4bolts Posted June 4, 2009 #15 Share Posted June 4, 2009 LOL...that's what I thought! :p I'm sure the sniffers are looking for pot and other drugs. And sodium nitrate or other bombing material too. It isn't worth it to smuggle cause if you are caught there are the fines and the hugh data base where your name will go for future "reference" when traveling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan40 Posted June 4, 2009 #16 Share Posted June 4, 2009 LMAOHighly unlikely... I am sure they are not spending $100gs of dollars to train them for cigars.. when there are other things to worry about! LOL:) But people 'smoke' that stuff too! Walk through customs with 4 Cuban cigars in my pocket. @$55,000.00 EACH, that's Enuff for anybody to quit smoking,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ANYTHING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killian25 Posted June 4, 2009 #17 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Just put them in your suitcase I did it and had no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cushing985 Posted June 4, 2009 Author #18 Share Posted June 4, 2009 When I saw the title of your post, all I could think of was the Seinfeld episode. I know...it was one of my favorites! Anyway, thanks for all of the responses. I've decided not to go for it. I just know I would be sweating bullets and Customs would pull me aside and perform all kinds of indignities on me!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iowagirl411 Posted June 4, 2009 #19 Share Posted June 4, 2009 When do these dogs sniff the self-assist luggage? I've never seen one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdaddyvoges Posted June 4, 2009 #20 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Just do it. No Worries!!! (As long as it is not like 40-50) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upandadam Posted June 4, 2009 #21 Share Posted June 4, 2009 We are heading up to Canada on the 7th on the beautiful Splendor. One of the guys at work asked if I could smuggle a box of Cubans (cigars not people!). Anyone out there who has tried this? I doubt it's a US customs priority, but if you're worried, just buy a box of Swisher Sweets and put the cubans in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherman Oaks Posted June 4, 2009 #22 Share Posted June 4, 2009 We are heading up to Canada on the 7th on the beautiful Splendor. One of the guys at work asked if I could smuggle a box of Cubans (cigars not people!). Anyone out there who has tried this?Just wait until you see the prices... I love a good cigar:D but no way would I pay $40-$75 each. When we got off in Long Beach the just waved us through, no checking or anything, just collected the declaration forms. If you get caught you just bought an agent a nice gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted June 4, 2009 #23 Share Posted June 4, 2009 We are heading up to Canada on the 7th on the beautiful Splendor. One of the guys at work asked if I could smuggle a box of Cubans (cigars not people!). Anyone out there who has tried this? Just My Opinion If it was me and I wanted the cigars and I was aware of the possible penalties (I'm old but I'm still too pretty for prison :eek: ), I might try to smuggle them in. For a friend,,,,, who doesn't have the worries of the possible ramifications,,,, NO WAY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger and professor Posted June 4, 2009 #24 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I think Bill Clinton had some ideas on "undercover" hiding of cigars. But I also heard that this gave rise to the Monica syndrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin6 Posted June 4, 2009 #25 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I carried my cubans, in my hand, through customs in NYC. There is a good cigar shop on the riverwalk in Halifax. I traded FUENTES, which they had a hard time getting, for cubans. The Splendor is on Pacific Canada not Atlantic Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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