Cigars and Airline travel to Canada?

[Goldwing]

I'm going for work in Canada soon and want my cigars to make it there for my time off work and don't want any snags.

Can anyone fill me in on any problems that might arise in my travels on the airline hassle?

I will leave all lighting paraphernalia home and look for a lighter or matches when I arrive

Thanks!

 

[TravelingJ]

Just pack em in a travel case, and enjoy when you get there. I think you can fly with like 50 of them before it's even remotely an issue.

 

[King Kill 33]

Just pack em in a travel case, and enjoy when you get there. I think you can fly with like 50 of them before it's even remotely an issue.

Yep, 50 is the limit, but don't go overboard on the number. Base it on the time you will be there. Also, throw it in your carry on cuz if its checked, its very cold down there and will suck the humidity out. I always take a fiver in a herfador with a cutter and never any hassle.


KK33

 

[Goldwing]

Just pack em in a travel case, and enjoy when you get there. I think you can fly with like 50 of them before it's even remotely an issue.

I will be gone for 6 weeks and want to take a 100, and hope that will be OK without a hassle

Thanks Brother for the quick reply!

 

[King Kill 33]

There is a limit of 50 per person. Beyond that, you have to pay duty.


KK33

 

[Goldwing]

There is a limit of 50 per person. Beyond that, you have to pay duty.


KK33

If there in my luggage, they go thru it after I'm at the carousel?
wonder what the duty would be?
Thanks for your patience

 

[TravelingJ]

Man, even I don't try to fly with that many. Duty would be a crapload, I'd assume. You need more than one per day for your traveling? You must work about as much as I do.

 

[bdc30]

where are you headed in canada?

also, be careful what you bring over, as you may have bigger issues getting them back across your side than you do coming over to mine (aka isom's)

 

[icehog3]

Duty in Canada is huge. I'd limit myself to 50 if I were you.

 

[Goldwing]

OK 50 then and long smoke ones
thanks!

 

[Griz]

Why not send them UPS to yourself at the Canadian address a little ahead of time.

 

[Agentskull]

Why not send them UPS to yourself at the Canadian address a little ahead of time.

That can be more tricky than you think.

 

[BrandonP]

The cigar tax in Canada is 300% for anything above 50 cigars, so you really don't want to take that chance. We see a lot of Canadians here in Scottsdale at the store who stock up before they head home. Each person picks up 50 cigars and takes them across for the smoker. It is insane.

 

[Robertsndr68]

The cigar tax in Canada is 300% for anything above 50 cigars, so you really don't want to take that chance. We see a lot of Canadians here in Scottsdale at the store who stock up before they head home. Each person picks up 50 cigars and takes them across for the smoker. It is insane.

But great for business for you! Haha

 

[Angry Bill]

When traveling, keep the cigars that you take within the limits. Also, assume they will search your luggage on both sides of the border. Some great advice has been given.

 

[BrandonP]

Well yes, we do love our Canadian's here. But it still sucks bad for them, I always feel bad for them because of it.

The cigar tax in Canada is 300% for anything above 50 cigars, so you really don't want to take that chance. We see a lot of Canadians here in Scottsdale at the store who stock up before they head home. Each person picks up 50 cigars and takes them across for the smoker. It is insane.

But great for business for you! Haha

 

[SmokeAndMirrors]

This is good info. I assume the 50 limit is for all countries right?

 

[Agentskull]

I would assume it varies depending on country

 

[Goldwing]

where are you headed in canada?

also, be careful what you bring over, as you may have bigger issues getting them back across your side than you do coming over to mine (aka isom's)

I'll be working on a new rebuild of a huge smelter in Vancouver area, 6 weeks on, one week off for a few years

I will leave whatever I don't smoke there at the end of 6 weeks and return after a week break with 50 more

Thanks everyone for your answers and concerns for a brother of the leaf!