flying internationally with cigars

loki · 07-07-2010, 12:11 PM

My wife and I are going to Jamaica for our honeymoon and with this being my first time flying internationally I've got no idea how these things work. I've got my 15 count loaded with cigars and now I'm thinking....can I take cigars into the country, if so how many? I don't want to get there and have them take my cigars.

i know coming back into the us the no cubans thing, one bottle of booze without being taxed....I'm not worried about that.

Don Fernando · 07-07-2010, 12:22 PM

http://jamaica.visahq.com/customs/

kydsid · 07-07-2010, 12:30 PM

If you like Jamaican rum bring as much as you can back with you. The taxes on a bottle of 40 proof rum are only a couple bucks for each bottle over your limit.

Your limit before taxes is two by the way since you and your wife are flying.

loki · 07-07-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

http://jamaica.visahq.com/customs/

i knew I liked you

time to repack

Don Fernando · 07-07-2010, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by loki

i knew I liked you

time to repack

unpack all your indecent and obscene prints?

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Prohibited items are absolutely forbidden from entering Jamaica, some of which include:
Indecent and obscene prints

Indecent and obscene prints, paintings, photographs, cinematograph films, lithographs, engravings, books, cards or written communications or any indecent or obscene articles whether similar to the above or not and any parcels, packages or packets having thereon, or on the cover thereof, any words, marks or designs which are grossly offensive or of an indecent or obscene character.

loki · 07-07-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

unpack all your indecent and obscene prints?

hope they don't search my hard drive

Big_Ern · 07-07-2010, 09:13 PM

just make sure that you do not have Cubans and you should be fine. I had to throw out lighters, pop,2 bottles of liquor, 3 bottles of champagne. make sure you put that kind of stuff in the checked luggage. I flew there with more than 25 cigars, A tiny humidor jar, a cutter all in my carry on and they didn't even bother me.

loki · 07-07-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Ern

just make sure that you do not have Cubans and you should be fine. I had to throw out lighters, pop,2 bottles of liquor, 3 bottles of champagne. make sure you put that kind of stuff in the checked luggage. I flew there with more than 25 cigars, A tiny humidor jar, a cutter all in my carry on and they didn't even bother me.

well i won't be coming back to the us with any....does jamican customs really care if you bring cubans with you?

mosesbotbol · 07-07-2010, 09:33 PM

Put your cigars and tools in your check-in luggage. No worries and enjoy your trip. If you are going to a resort, wait until you're there before buying native smokeables.

loki · 07-07-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Put your cigars and tools in your check-in luggage. No worries and enjoy your trip. If you are going to a resort, wait until you're there before buying native smokeables.

cigars in checked luggage? sounds like a good way for them to go mia....things that always go in my carry on, cigars, valuables, electronics

Samsquanch · 07-07-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

If you are going to a resort, wait until you're there before buying native smokeables.

Hmmm, I wonder what else there would be to smoke in Jamaica

Don Fernando · 07-08-2010, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Put your cigars and tools in your check-in luggage. No worries and enjoy your trip. If you are going to a resort, wait until you're there before buying native smokeables.

I always put my cigars in my carry-on. The lighter and the cutter go in checked luggage.

mosesbotbol · 07-08-2010, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by loki

cigars in checked luggage? sounds like a good way for them to go mia....things that always go in my carry on, cigars, valuables, electronics

There's little checking of luggage or stealing of a couple cigars leaving the USA. The original poster is worried about the process, so checking them in with your luggage is easier. Would I check-in my Vacheron or ThinkPad? Probably not.

jkim05 · 07-08-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by loki

well i won't be coming back to the us with any....does jamican customs really care if you bring cubans with you?

Why would they care where your cigars are from? They just wanna see if you're trying to introduce non-native flora/fauna or to see if you're attempting to avoid paying import duties on goods beyond your personal exemption. Check them or carry them on, it doesn't really matter.

Big_Ern · 07-08-2010, 05:31 PM

not the Jamaicans but US immigration or maybe it was me they liked to harass.

for the confusion

loki · 07-08-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Ern

not the Jamaicans but US immigration or maybe it was me they liked to harass.

for the confusion

yeah there will be no cubans brought back to the us, i don't want to roll those dice. However, there maybe a few that are stuck down at the bottom of the travel humidor

Don Fernando · 07-09-2010, 01:49 AM

dude, I brought a whole box into the US last year, no sweat. At Atlanta one customs guy asked Simon about his cigars, Simon just said "non Cubans" and that was all. He didn't even had to unpack them.

07-09-2010, 03:48 AM

Have flown to the states with 4 boxes of CC's in my luggage and all they took was my lighter. You worry way too much Kevin.

loki · 07-09-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyNL

Have flown to the states with 4 boxes of CC's in my luggage and all they took was my lighter. You worry way too much Kevin.

yeah I've been told that before. Just wanted to get my ducks in a row

nofeardiver · 07-09-2010, 08:35 AM

hey have fun either way good luck, i wouldnt take an expensive lighter or cutter but thats just my 2 cents..

07-07-2010, 12:11 PM	#1
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	flying internationally with cigars My wife and I are going to Jamaica for our honeymoon and with this being my first time flying internationally I've got no idea how these things work. I've got my 15 count loaded with cigars and now I'm thinking....can I take cigars into the country, if so how many? I don't want to get there and have them take my cigars. i know coming back into the us the no cubans thing, one bottle of booze without being taxed....I'm not worried about that.

07-07-2010, 12:22 PM	#2
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: flying internationally with cigars http://jamaica.visahq.com/customs/ __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

07-07-2010, 12:30 PM	#3
kydsid Ditat Deus Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Among the Pines Posts: 2,361 Trading: (46)	Re: flying internationally with cigars If you like Jamaican rum bring as much as you can back with you. The taxes on a bottle of 40 proof rum are only a couple bucks for each bottle over your limit. Your limit before taxes is two by the way since you and your wife are flying. __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

07-07-2010, 09:13 PM	#7
Big_Ern Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Ernie Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 158 Trading: (1)	Re: flying internationally with cigars just make sure that you do not have Cubans and you should be fine. I had to throw out lighters, pop,2 bottles of liquor, 3 bottles of champagne. make sure you put that kind of stuff in the checked luggage. I flew there with more than 25 cigars, A tiny humidor jar, a cutter all in my carry on and they didn't even bother me. __________________ Love those Maduros

07-07-2010, 09:33 PM	#9
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: flying internationally with cigars Put your cigars and tools in your check-in luggage. No worries and enjoy your trip. If you are going to a resort, wait until you're there before buying native smokeables. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

07-08-2010, 05:31 PM	#15
Big_Ern Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Ernie Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 158 Trading: (1)	Re: flying internationally with cigars not the Jamaicans but US immigration or maybe it was me they liked to harass. for the confusion __________________ Love those Maduros

07-09-2010, 01:49 AM	#17
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,068 Trading: (29)	Re: flying internationally with cigars dude, I brought a whole box into the US last year, no sweat. At Atlanta one customs guy asked Simon about his cigars, Simon just said "non Cubans" and that was all. He didn't even had to unpack them. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

07-09-2010, 03:48 AM	#18
SmokeyNL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: flying internationally with cigars Have flown to the states with 4 boxes of CC's in my luggage and all they took was my lighter. You worry way too much Kevin.

07-09-2010, 08:35 AM	#20
nofeardiver Feeling at Home Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Dan Location: Florida Posts: 561 Trading: (4)	Re: flying internationally with cigars hey have fun either way good luck, i wouldnt take an expensive lighter or cutter but thats just my 2 cents..