Derboesekoenig Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 11 hours ago, JY0 said: I barely avoided being arrested. I was pissed and argumentative...skating on a thin line. I asked for a supervisor and they refused. I asked to record their names and badge numbers... not a chance. The worst part was I am pretty sure they are supposed to provide you with seizure documents and they refused. When I pushed them on this the officer I was dealing with threatened to take the 100 cigars he was 'letting' me bring in. It seemed to me that they just wanted my cigars but no way to verify that. I made the mistake of declaring them so I could pay the tax. Unfortunately I am sure I am on a list now for extra attention next time. I'm going back in the spring but I won't bring more than 100 cigars in to see what happens. At the end this guy had the audacity to ask how I'd rate my experience with Customs that day. I just looked at him and said: I you F'ing kidding me? It was a brutal experience and I'm still not completely over it. I'm pissed at myself for declaring. I think if I didn't I would have sailed through with my haul. It sounds like your attitude just made the experiences worse....just saying lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JY0 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Good luck with your attitude if this should happen to you one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monterey Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 On 12/26/2019 at 8:54 AM, JY0 said: I barely avoided being arrested. I was pissed and argumentative...skating on a thin line. I asked for a supervisor and they refused. I asked to record their names and badge numbers... not a chance. The worst part was I am pretty sure they are supposed to provide you with seizure documents and they refused. When I pushed them on this the officer I was dealing with threatened to take the 100 cigars he was 'letting' me bring in. It seemed to me that they just wanted my cigars but no way to verify that. I made the mistake of declaring them so I could pay the tax. Unfortunately I am sure I am on a list now for extra attention next time. I'm going back in the spring but I won't bring more than 100 cigars in to see what happens. At the end this guy had the audacity to ask how I'd rate my experience with Customs that day. I just looked at him and said: I you F'ing kidding me? It was a brutal experience and I'm still not completely over it. I'm pissed at myself for declaring. I think if I didn't I would have sailed through with my haul. Curious to how much you were trying to bring back. Guessing you flew thru Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Curious to how much you were trying to bring back. Guessing you flew thru Miami.3K worth he said earlier Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monterey Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 32 minutes ago, havanaclub said: 3K worth he said earlier Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I was more asking about quantity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I was more asking about quantity. Oh I see. Well if you average out 200-250 a box it’s around 12-15 boxes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monterey Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 7 minutes ago, havanaclub said: Oh I see. Well if you average out 200-250 a box it’s around 12-15 boxes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Could be anywhere from 5 boxes of Cohiba Espys to 25 boxes of Bolivar PC's. Was just curious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JY0 Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 I can't remember everything but do remember that I had 10 boxes of RASS ( I know but they were $57 a box!) 1 - 50 cab RASS and 2 cabs PLPC's, 2x25 QD'O #50's 1 box SW (kept that one), then 1 each RASCC, UP Connie A, and a few others I can't remember. I also had 5 bundles... 4 from Alex and one from Renaldo, and a bunch of singles and 3 packs that I brought back as gifts. I kept the SW, the 50 Cab of RASS and one bundle from Alex. Small consolation, my son was muling 2 Alex Bundles for me and made it through. They also missed the singles and 3 packs so I got those through as well. A year before this trip my wife and I went on an awesome cruise out of Miami to Santiago de Cuba, Cienfuego and Havana. It was my first trip to Cuba. I spent about $3,000.00 on cigars and rum and declared what I had upon entry. They took me into an office, calculated the tax and I was on my way. I'm going again in the fall with my other son but we will stick to 100 cigars each just to see what happens. I guess I will find out if I am on a list for extra attention or not. We will avoid Miami for sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monterey Posted December 28, 2019 Share Posted December 28, 2019 21 hours ago, JY0 said: I can't remember everything but do remember that I had 10 boxes of RASS ( I know but they were $57 a box!) 1 - 50 cab RASS and 2 cabs PLPC's, 2x25 QD'O #50's 1 box SW (kept that one), then 1 each RASCC, UP Connie A, and a few others I can't remember. I also had 5 bundles... 4 from Alex and one from Renaldo, and a bunch of singles and 3 packs that I brought back as gifts. I kept the SW, the 50 Cab of RASS and one bundle from Alex. Small consolation, my son was muling 2 Alex Bundles for me and made it through. They also missed the singles and 3 packs so I got those through as well. A year before this trip my wife and I went on an awesome cruise out of Miami to Santiago de Cuba, Cienfuego and Havana. It was my first trip to Cuba. I spent about $3,000.00 on cigars and rum and declared what I had upon entry. They took me into an office, calculated the tax and I was on my way. I'm going again in the fall with my other son but we will stick to 100 cigars each just to see what happens. I guess I will find out if I am on a list for extra attention or not. We will avoid Miami for sure. Thanks. I once brought back 34 boxes, then 20, 17, my latest trip was 12. Each time I go I get more paranoid. Probably only 8 for my trip in May. Atlanta seems to be fine with 200 cigars. But I too would be pissed off and probably would have spouted off and got myself in trouble had I been in your situation. I feel your pain. I want to be honest, but if this is how they treat you, forget it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGinger Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 On 12/27/2019 at 5:32 PM, JY0 said: I had 10 boxes of RASS ( I know but they were $57 a box!) $57?!? Were these purchased from a friend who works in the factory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 $57?!? Were these purchased from a friend who works in the factory? He meant RAS I am sure. 10ct boxes of LCDH RA superiores. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JY0 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 On 1/2/2020 at 10:19 PM, MrGinger said: $57?!? Were these purchased from a friend who works in the factory? Sorry, I mean RAAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGinger Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 9 hours ago, JY0 said: Sorry, I mean RAAS. Ahhh. Makes sense now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasmith Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Anyone have any recent experience in Atlanta? Going in a few weeks with wife and I. Prob plan on no more than 200 between us. Mix of customs and 3-4 boxes. Always good to take an extra person for the haul. ? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madandana Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Another weird trip through for me on Monday. CBP- Where you coming from? Me- Havana CBP- What do you have? Me- Cigars and Rum CBP- How many cigars? Me -180 CBP- OK, we’ll have you go with this officer and pay your duty. Me - Duty on what? There are 2 of us our limit is 200 CBP- Hesitates, obviously caught him not knowing what he’s doing. Well......They’ll let you know. Behind the Iron curtain - Nice Guy CBP -What are you bringing back ? ME-Cigars and Rum- Hands us our passports and tells us to have a good night. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasmith Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 These guys are all over the place! Consistency would be nice. LOL! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Rising Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 I brought five friends who had never been to Havana this past January on a cigar tour. It was my third trip in a year. Flew through Miami. None of us were stopped. We each had between 75 and 300 sticks. Luggage went right from the international carousel to the one for our connecting flight without stopping. Easy peesey, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasmith Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 That’s how it should be! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garagedragon Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 The last few times I went through Ft. Lauderdale, my bags were sent to secondary inspections. If you declare over $800 or more on the APC machine, you will be sent to secondary inspection, where they will x-ray everything you have. BE honest, and hopefully they will just charge you a small duty fee. I've been keeping my count around 200-250, and have had no problems. I also brought back 8 bottles of rum, which they taxed me $28. They let the cigars go un-taxed, but warn you the next time just bring back 50. There is no rhyme or reason with CBP, so just be honest, and don't be too greedy. Cheers! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasmith Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 1 hour ago, garagedragon said: The last few times I went through Ft. Lauderdale, my bags were sent to secondary inspections. If you declare over $800 or more on the APC machine, you will be sent to secondary inspection, where they will x-ray everything you have. BE honest, and hopefully they will just charge you a small duty fee. I've been keeping my count around 200-250, and have had no problems. I also brought back 8 bottles of rum, which they taxed me $28. They let the cigars go un-taxed, but warn you the next time just bring back 50. There is no rhyme or reason with CBP, so just be honest, and don't be too greedy. Cheers! Thanks for the info. Yeah, last time through FLL last summer, nothing was even asked and I had around 200. I’m coming back through ATL in a few weeks so hopefully no hassle. I will have my wife and only about 250 between us. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n0s4atu Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 I remember reading about JYO's first trip prior to mine, and now hearing this it's really awful, especially since they didn't document anything. I'd like to plan another trip back with the wife, but clearly things here in the US are getting tighter and tighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethernut Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Headed down next month, any updates to sensitivities from customs? Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasmith Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Going tomorrow. I’ll let ya know. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnionCityCubano Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 1 minute ago, crasmith said: Going tomorrow. I’ll let ya know. ? Where you headed? My parents are going on Saturday. Flying in and out of Orlando. Anyone fly to Orlando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crasmith Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 1 hour ago, UnionCityCubano said: Where you headed? My parents are going on Saturday. Flying in and out of Orlando. Anyone fly to Orlando Going to Havana. Will be there for 5 days. We’re flying out of Atlanta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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