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The most common "penalty" for bringing Cuban cigars into the US is confiscation by US Customs.
In my 12 years of being in the cigar business, I have never heard of anyone being jailed for bringing Cuban cigars into the US. I have heard of individuals being jailed and prosecuted for trafficking in Cuban cigars (bringing large quantities into the US and reselling them).
Based on my experience and those of my customers, you have a 50/50 chance of having cigars confiscated by Customs when you re-enter the US.
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∙ 10y agoFor the average American, they are not allowed to possess Cuban cigars. If a person living in the United States wants to purchase some Cuban cigars, they need to purchase a license from the U.S. government to purchase any kind of goods while traveling to Cuba. It is a misconception that Americans cannot travel to Cuba. This is false. It is illegal to purchase anything (even a drink or food) without a special permit from the U.S. government.
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∙ 13y agoCuban cigars are regarded as contraband in the US due to the Cuban embargo .
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Is there a fine for bringing in cuban cigars to united states?
Yes
Can you buy Cuban cigars from someplace in the United States?
Cuban cigars are not legal to sell (or buy) in the U.S. unless they are pre-ban.
Can you receive Cuban cigars as a gift?
If you live in the US, you cannot. It is illegal to possess them.
Is it illegal to sell Cuban cigars to someone under 18 years old?
In the United States it's also illegal to sell Cuban cigars to someone over 18 years old.
Are the M-80 fireworks illegal to buy?
Yes, the M-80 Fireworks are illegal to buy in the United States because they are Cuban cigars.
Can you bring Cuban cigars into the us from Canada?
No, nor can you travel to Cuba unless you are on military or humanitarian missions.
When were Cuban cigars banned in the US?
Cuban cigars were banned February 7 , 1962 .
Can you buy Cuban cigars in the UK?
Cuban cigars are imported into Canada , unlike the ban upon them in the US , and a quality Tobacconist or cigar shop should carry a selection of Cuban cigars .
Can you get Cuban cigars in the us by ordering from Mexico online?
No! It is illegal to bring Cuban cigars to the US!
Are Cuban Cigars illegal in the UK?
Yes. The US still has a trade embargo against Cuba. There has been one in place since March of 1958, and recently became more strict by adding that it is illegal for American's to consume Cuban cigars outside of the United States. This was added in 2004. There is currently no end in sight for the embargo to end, but it will most likely continue until Fidel Castro dies and the Cuban government becomes non-communist.
Is it still illegal for Americans to smoke Cuban cigars?
To import or smuggle them into the country, yes. To KNOWINGLY (wink-wink) possess them or smoke them, yes.
Where can you get a Cuban cigars?
In Germany
