Yes, it is legal for travelers to bring Cuban cigars into the US for personal use, but there are limits on the quantity allowed.
No. If you attempt to bring them across the border and are caught, you could end up in a lot of trouble.
No! It is illegal to bring Cuban cigars to the US!
No, it is illegal to bring Cuban cigars into the US due to the trade embargo with Cuba.
Yes, it is illegal to bring Cuban cigars into the US due to the ongoing trade embargo with Cuba.
Cuban cigars were banned February 7 , 1962 .
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 .
No, nor can you travel to Cuba unless you are on military or humanitarian missions.
Yes. The embargo only relates to the US. You will not be able to take the cigars from Cuba to the US en route to the UK however.
Yes , Mexico has no restrictions on cigars unless you bring cigars in-bulk into the country then import fees and taxes apply .
In the US a Cuban cigar is considered as contraband .
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.
As of 2021, Cuban cigars are allowed in the US for personal use, but there are restrictions on the quantity that can be brought back from Cuba for personal consumption.