NMJoe Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 We will be traveling from our home in the Southwestern US to Hawaii later in the year. I have performed some research but I can't find a clear answer to whether I will have issues with any government agency searching bags as part of their agricultural restrictions (or any other initiative, for that matter) and confiscating CCs they may encounter. What experience do you have entering Hawaii with CCs? Thanks very much! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinfj Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Not an expert but I have not had any problems X 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurpriseMVP Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Been 4 times 4 different islands in last 4 years. Never had a single issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMJoe Posted February 10, 2013 Author Share Posted February 10, 2013 Thanks, guys. What does the process look like? Are there inspection routines (similar to returning to the Country from an international visit)? What I've read is that there are agricultural inspections with random bag searches to ensure their crops are not contaminated through various means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drguano Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Thanks, guys. What does the process look like? Are there inspection routines (similar to returning to the Country from an international visit)? What I've read is that there are agricultural inspections with random bag searches to ensure their crops are not contaminated through various means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurpriseMVP Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 ^^^ spit my beer out. That is funny Never been searched and it's the same as traveling in the states. You fill out a form on the plane and that's it. If your concerned, just remove the bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozerhead Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I got married in Hawaii and took some cigars (cc's) but didn't have any issues. I can't recall the specifics on the Ag stuff but that didn't pertain to me since I wasn't bringing anything in or taking anything out. I know that Puerto Rico has a similar policy with the agricultural stuff but it's been a few years since I've been to either place. Joe, I wouldn't take your glaucoma medicine on the plane if that is what you're asking. I would just wait and get your 'prescription' filled in Hawaii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMJoe Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 I got married in Hawaii and took some cigars (cc's) but didn't have any issues. I can't recall the specifics on the Ag stuff but that didn't pertain to me since I wasn't bringing anything in or taking anything out. I know that Puerto Rico has a similar policy with the agricultural stuff but it's been a few years since I've been to either place. Joe, I wouldn't take your glaucoma medicine on the plane if that is what you're asking. I would just wait and get your 'prescription' filled in Hawaii. Now that's some funny stuff (oh my poor ailing eyes!!!) LMAO! No, nothing like that. I am specifically questioning cigars, and if, because Hawaii seems to have some strict importation laws (aimed at produce, or livestock disease carrying articles), bringing my CC stash in could get caught in a random search. From what several of you have said, it seems to be a non-issue. Thanks, fellas. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro7913 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 travel to kauai and maui several times per year and never have had a problem with cc's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Risin Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Just got back from Mexico. Brought my own sticks kept the bands on, no problemo. As for travel in the US, I have a friend who used to be a high ranking TSA official in a US airport. He said no one would even think to check the origin of a cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyee Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I'm originally from Hawaii, live in San Francisco now. I travel back a couple times a year, and don't worry, it's not a problem. I leave my bands on all the time. enjoy your trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMJoe Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 Thanks, guys. Looking forward to the trip, and now more so knowing I won't have to smoke crap in paradise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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