Good news for those that want to travel.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-removes-limits-bringing-cuban-131555613.html
Limits on Cigars Removed
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StogieNinja
Derek | BoM June 2014
http://usat.ly/2eztrZD
According to this article, it's not just the island, people can bring them in from anywhere.
According to this article, it's not just the island, people can bring them in from anywhere.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2016-25032.pdf
that is a link to the actual document, section is on page 9...
It is everywhere, but you have to physically bring them through customs.
Rule also dosn't go into effect until Monday, so no weekend trips yet!
that is a link to the actual document, section is on page 9...
It is everywhere, but you have to physically bring them through customs.
Rule also dosn't go into effect until Monday, so no weekend trips yet!
Soundwave13
BoM Feb 2010
Seems to me this applies to personal consumption only and allows for purchases of any Cuban goods in any quantities via any means (ie: duty free shops at airports or even calling or emailing a foreign vendor). What this does not allow for is open sales of Cuban products within the US - we will not yet see Cuban products in liquor stores or local smoke shops. This (hopefully) will allow the gradual increase in usage to limit impact on the quality of Cuban products while also easing the 'hit' on other cigar sources or currently available tobacco from Nic, DM, etc. Please correct me if I am wrong...
StogieNinja
Derek | BoM June 2014
Will make no difference for the vast majority of us at this point. Options for most are to pay massive taxes to purchase in Canada or elsewhere, or to just keep doing things the way we're already doing them.
This is true but our top hat allows 200 cigars to be brought back to the US duty free. I have been playing with different VAT numbers all morning and it becomes very interesting.
Ex. My wife and SIL both travel to London frequently for work. Now that they can declare them and get VAT refunded, your talking a 500ish box of COROs from foxes.
AlohaStyle
BoM Sept '12 & Aug '13
Gotta disagree with ya bro. Many people do travel, or have friends/family that do. Nothing will change for me regarding basic regular production stuff, but you better believe I'm happy that I can now legally bring back Regionals, Customs or other HTF/Aged gems.
StogieNinja
Derek | BoM June 2014
True, but how many people do you know that ball only at your level? I believe the vast majority are guys are ordering from online vendors.Gotta disagree with ya bro. Many people do travel, or have friends/family that do. Nothing will change for me regarding basic regular production stuff, but you better believe I'm happy that I can now legally bring back Regionals, Customs or other HTF/Aged gems.
AlohaStyle
BoM Sept '12 & Aug '13
Just cuz your 15 kids make you stay home, don't be a debbie downer to the rest of us.
Just had this thought...
Should someone update the rules on here about talking about, trading, and giving away cubans?
We obviously still can't sell them openly, but it is now 100% legal for us to trade them right?
Also, are box splits now fair game for any of us traveling outside the country?
My local NPR affiliate called the shop and gave me a short interview on how I feel the regulations will affect business and the industry as a whole. Apparently I was on the radio, but they aired it right after they called me and didn't post the audio yet.
http://kjzz.org/content/381476/some-cuban-cigar-restrictions-lifted-united-states
Should someone update the rules on here about talking about, trading, and giving away cubans?
We obviously still can't sell them openly, but it is now 100% legal for us to trade them right?
Also, are box splits now fair game for any of us traveling outside the country?
My local NPR affiliate called the shop and gave me a short interview on how I feel the regulations will affect business and the industry as a whole. Apparently I was on the radio, but they aired it right after they called me and didn't post the audio yet.
http://kjzz.org/content/381476/some-cuban-cigar-restrictions-lifted-united-states
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ChuckMejia
The General
Wait until Monday bro
StogieNinja
Derek | BoM June 2014
AFAIK, its legal for personal consumption only, selling or trading is still prohibited.