TechnoHarlot Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Planning on eventually taking a trip to Cuba (who isn't? lol), and wanted to check out the tobacco rules. So, being a good Canadian, I run to the cbsa site, and read this: In addition, Excise Act, 2001 limits the amount of tobacco products that may be imported (or possessed) by an individual for personal use if the tobacco product is not packaged and stamped "CANADA DUTY PAID • DROIT ACQUITTÉ." The limit is currently five units of tobacco products. One unit of tobacco products consists of one of the following: 200 cigarettes; 50 cigars; 200 grams (7 ounces) of manufactured tobacco; or 200 tobacco sticks. I was under the impression that I could only bring back 50 cigars total, but based on reading this it seems more like 250 cigars! Since apparently 50 cigars is one unit of tobacco, and I am allowed 5. So, am I reading this right, or are border services just messing with me, and going to confiscate 4/5ths if I did bring 250 back? Any other Canadians have experience bringing back a ton of cigars? Just curious what your experience was/how many you brought back? Because if I am allowed 250 cigars, and there are two of us travelling, that is 500 cigars, and I'm going to need to start adding more twonies to the travel fund. (Basing this all on quantity not price, since there is a price limit as well.)
Puros Y Vino Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Key sentence here: "One unit of tobacco products consists of one of the following:" 50 cigars = "One unit" So you're looking at 50 cigars per person. Still not bad. You can bring back more but you might have to pay duties on top of it. And whatever you do, don't lie. If they put you aside, it's not good. You'll be flagged on every return trip you make. Smoke your brains out down there. Bring back your best 50 cigars.
Puros Y Vino Posted September 19, 2013 Posted September 19, 2013 Folks. I've hidden the responses and will close this off later. The question I believe has been answered. We don't want to go on about this too much.
Habana Mike Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Damn, Bundwallah. I was thinking of changing citizenship! Now, not so sure....
Rye Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 Folks. I've hidden the responses and will close this off later. The question I believe has been answered. We don't want to go on about this too much. Myself, as a Canuck planning a trip, would love to know what went down on this feed, or at least the pertinent info...
Trevor2118 Posted September 20, 2013 Posted September 20, 2013 I've opened up one response......remember nothing said here can be taken as official. If in doubt, ask for a written explanation from the appropriate authorities.
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