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loki 07-07-2010 12:11 PM

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.

Don Fernando 07-07-2010 12:22 PM

Re: flying internationally with cigars
 
http://jamaica.visahq.com/customs/

kydsid 07-07-2010 12:30 PM

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. :)

loki 07-07-2010 12:34 PM

Re: flying internationally with cigars
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando (Post 909491)

i knew I liked you :banger time to repack

Don Fernando 07-07-2010 01:04 PM

Re: flying internationally with cigars
 
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Originally Posted by loki (Post 909508)
i knew I liked you :banger time to repack

unpack all your indecent and obscene prints? :D

Quote:

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.
:r

loki 07-07-2010 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando (Post 909535)
unpack all your indecent and obscene prints? :D

:r

hope they don't search my hard drive :r

Big_Ern 07-07-2010 09:13 PM

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. :2

loki 07-07-2010 09:26 PM

Re: flying internationally with cigars
 
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Originally Posted by Big_Ern (Post 910058)
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. :2

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

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.

loki 07-07-2010 09:46 PM

Re: flying internationally with cigars
 
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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 910069)
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

Re: flying internationally with cigars
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 910069)
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 :D

Don Fernando 07-08-2010 03:05 AM

Re: flying internationally with cigars
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol (Post 910069)
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

Re: flying internationally with cigars
 
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Originally Posted by loki (Post 910082)
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

Re: flying internationally with cigars
 
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Originally Posted by loki (Post 910064)
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

Re: flying internationally with cigars
 
not the Jamaicans but US immigration or maybe it was me they liked to harass. ;s for the confusion

loki 07-08-2010 05:54 PM

Re: flying internationally with cigars
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Big_Ern (Post 910848)
not the Jamaicans but US immigration or maybe it was me they liked to harass. ;s 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

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.

SmokeyNL 07-09-2010 03:48 AM

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.

loki 07-09-2010 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyNL (Post 911241)
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 :tu

nofeardiver 07-09-2010 08:35 AM

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


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