damn customs

Don Fernando · 12-11-2010, 09:28 AM

if they only knew the rules.

I got a letter today, a package that I send myself (using the address of a friend as return address) when I was in the US a few weeks ago got confiscated even though

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Articles sent for commercial purposes will not be admitted unless the addressee has obtained an import permit issued by the Centrale Dienst voor Inen Uitvoer, van Stolkweg 14, Gravenhage, and where necessary, a currency permit issued by the Nederlandsche Bank at Amsterdam.

Authorization from the Nederlandsche Bank is required to be obtained by the addressee for the importation of current instruments of payment; securities; acknowledgments of debt; and shares of stock.

Cigarettes or tobacco products will be admitted only if they are sent from one private individual to another without any compensation or payment and if the package contains no more than 800 cigarettes, 400 cigars, or 1 kilogram (approximately 2.2 lbs.) of shag or cigarette tobacco.

Meat or meat products (including poultry and wild game) and milk or milk products cannot exceed 1 kilogram (approximately 2.2 lbs.), and any such products must be accompanied by a veterinary certificate issued by the responsible official authority from the country of origin.

It wasn't a commercial shipment, less then 400 cigars, so it was allowed. I hate customs.

massphatness · 12-11-2010, 09:30 AM

WTF?! Do you have any recourse in a situation like this, Ferdie?

Don Fernando · 12-11-2010, 09:34 AM

Got the letter today, will call them and file an official protest on monday, hope I am not too late and that the package isn't destroyed already. Had some HTF cigars in there, including the Tat Sodo.

Worst thing is, the letter says that my address has been flagged as it is the second time they found tobacco in packages to my address, so I'm on the shitlist now, no more orders from the US.

massphatness · 12-11-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Worst thing is, the letter says that my address has been flagged as it is the second time they found tobacco in packages to my address, so I'm on the shitlist now, no more orders from the US.

I call

This is all a ruse so no one bombs your ass anymore.

Seriously though - hope this works out for you.

Don Fernando · 12-11-2010, 09:38 AM

I've been bombed so hard in Florida that I don't care no more Vin, i'm numb

I hope I get my box of cigars, and that I find a way to still be able to order cigars in the US as you guys get a much bigger selection than we do.

pektel · 12-11-2010, 09:45 AM

That sucks, Ferdie. Maybe it's time to ask your neighbors if you can get packages shipped to them instead of you. Although that may seem a little fishy to them lol.

Eleven · 12-11-2010, 09:46 AM

A friend from Belgium sent me a laptop to get fixed, and upon sending it back to him it sat in customs for almost 2 months because of some paranoia on evading sales taxes on items like that in Belgium.

We're afraid of getting blowed up and you guys are afraid of getting ripped off. No-win situation there.

boom · 12-11-2010, 10:31 AM

I hate Customs!!!!

joeobx · 12-11-2010, 10:35 AM

That blows Ferdie....hope they see the error of their ways and you get your smokes.

Coach Deg · 12-11-2010, 10:46 AM

BS!!!

12-11-2010, 07:45 PM

We've been having issues with Customs here in the US these days to.

Chingas · 12-11-2010, 07:48 PM

You got a Case number and 30 days to protest. Should be good to go Brother. I hope!

maninblack · 12-11-2010, 07:52 PM

What a bunch of bull.

smelvis · 12-11-2010, 08:24 PM

Damn, Good Luck Brother hope you get them back, F**king idiots.

12-15-2010, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by smelvis

Damn, Good Luck Brother hope you get them back, F**king idiots.

+1

longknocker · 12-15-2010, 12:52 PM

So Sorry To Hear This, Ferdie!

Hope It Gets Resolved In Your Favor Soon!

kelmac07 · 12-15-2010, 01:35 PM

I call

Don Fernando · 12-15-2010, 01:48 PM

it ain't Mac. I wish it was. This is a couple of hundred bucks of cigars that I lost and my addy is tagged.

kelmac07 · 12-15-2010, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

it ain't Mac. I wish it was. This is a couple of hundred bucks of cigars that I lost and my addy is tagged.

I gotcha...only the lighters.

Lumpold · 12-15-2010, 02:17 PM

I came in here expecting you to be moaning that the Dutch government had made Clog Dancing in front of the Town Windmills on a Saturday a mandatory thing to increase tourism...

On a serious note, do you think you'd be able to find a lawyer to sue the Dutch Authorities if they have destroyed the shipment? Do you think you'd have a case?

12-11-2010, 09:30 AM	#2
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,688 Trading: (206)	Re: damn customs WTF?! Do you have any recourse in a situation like this, Ferdie? __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

12-11-2010, 09:34 AM	#3
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: damn customs Got the letter today, will call them and file an official protest on monday, hope I am not too late and that the package isn't destroyed already. Had some HTF cigars in there, including the Tat Sodo. Worst thing is, the letter says that my address has been flagged as it is the second time they found tobacco in packages to my address, so I'm on the shitlist now, no more orders from the US. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

12-11-2010, 09:38 AM	#5
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: damn customs I've been bombed so hard in Florida that I don't care no more Vin, i'm numb I hope I get my box of cigars, and that I find a way to still be able to order cigars in the US as you guys get a much bigger selection than we do. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

12-11-2010, 09:45 AM	#6
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: damn customs That sucks, Ferdie. Maybe it's time to ask your neighbors if you can get packages shipped to them instead of you. Although that may seem a little fishy to them lol. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

12-11-2010, 09:46 AM	#7
Eleven Solid As The Sun Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,859 Trading: (23)	Re: damn customs A friend from Belgium sent me a laptop to get fixed, and upon sending it back to him it sat in customs for almost 2 months because of some paranoia on evading sales taxes on items like that in Belgium. We're afraid of getting blowed up and you guys are afraid of getting ripped off. No-win situation there. __________________ CA: putting the 'man' in bromance since 2008! --markem.

12-11-2010, 10:31 AM	#8
boom Central Cali Cigar Crew Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Troy Location: Cen Cal Posts: 1,659 Trading: (107)	Re: damn customs I hate Customs!!!!

12-11-2010, 10:35 AM	#9
joeobx just playing in the storm Join Date: Oct 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Fredericksburg. VA VCM Country Posts: 1,117 Trading: (4)	Re: damn customs That blows Ferdie....hope they see the error of their ways and you get your smokes. __________________ it's all fun and games till the flying monkeys show up

12-11-2010, 10:46 AM	#10
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: damn customs BS!!!

12-11-2010, 07:45 PM	#11
Brad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: damn customs We've been having issues with Customs here in the US these days to.

12-11-2010, 07:48 PM	#12
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: damn customs You got a Case number and 30 days to protest. Should be good to go Brother. I hope! __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

12-11-2010, 07:52 PM	#13
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: damn customs What a bunch of bull. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

12-11-2010, 08:24 PM	#14
smelvis Not part of the Clique Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 512 Trading: (16)	Re: damn customs Damn, Good Luck Brother hope you get them back, F**king idiots.

12-15-2010, 12:52 PM	#16
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,114 Trading: (82)	Re: damn customs So Sorry To Hear This, Ferdie! Hope It Gets Resolved In Your Favor Soon!

12-15-2010, 01:35 PM	#17
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: damn customs I call __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

12-15-2010, 01:48 PM	#18
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: damn customs it ain't Mac. I wish it was. This is a couple of hundred bucks of cigars that I lost and my addy is tagged. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

12-15-2010, 02:17 PM	#20
Lumpold Hippy Fascist Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Lumpy Location: UK Posts: 598 Trading: (3)	Re: damn customs I came in here expecting you to be moaning that the Dutch government had made Clog Dancing in front of the Town Windmills on a Saturday a mandatory thing to increase tourism... On a serious note, do you think you'd be able to find a lawyer to sue the Dutch Authorities if they have destroyed the shipment? Do you think you'd have a case? __________________ TAMF,PPAB,ETWWWUTL,LITMPTYCL