Travelling to USA with Cuban cigars

[DeeBeezy]

I live in London and I travel to the US a lot. I'm in Miami next month, last time I was there I brought 30 Cubans in a Tupperware. Is this illegal? How do you travel into the US with Cuban cigars when visiting on vacation? 

[MrFolgers]

7 hours ago, DeeBeezy said:

Is this illegal ?

No, it's not legal. I've never personally had an issue with bringing Cubans back, though most of my experience is through cruising. But I still go through customs, nonetheless. If you're that worried about it some people just take the bands off and put em back on after you're clear. 

[Ford2112]

I travel in and out of the US and usually have Cubans in my carry on. Never had a problem. 

[El Presidente]

7 hours ago, DeeBeezy said:

I live in London and I travel to the US a lot. I'm in Miami next month, last time I was there I brought 30 Cubans in a Tupperware. Is this illegal? How do you travel into the US with Cuban cigars when visiting on vacation?  

Not legal. Unlikely an issue. Generally not a problem for loose numbers. 

However: Deband 

Right now is not the best time for a foreigner to be caught coming into US carrying Cuban cigars 

[DeeBeezy]

56 minutes ago, El Presidente said:

 Not legal. Unlikely an issue. Generally not a problem for loose numbers. 

However: Deband 

Right now is not the best time for a foreigner to be caught coming into US carrying Cuban cigars  

Is this a must? I can't be smoking a robustos supremos without any bands. I am a US citizen - does this make it worse or better?

[Dmaclv]

Do Not bring boxes and have them in plastic bags tucked away in checked luggage. Always works for me. 

[Jimmy2x]

I bring 3 to four boxes at a time every year for decades, stickers and all.

Usually only one box per piece of luggage

I don't claim them on the customs form.

Never had an issue