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]

12 hours 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.

 

[El Presidente]

12 hours ago, DeeBeezy said:

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?

You won't be returned to the UK as a US citizen 

Many like Jimmy have had no issues. However you are flying into Miami where several here have had issues over the past year. 

Small number of sticks. Roll the dice. 

[Çnote]

I wouldn't do it via Miami.

12 hours ago, DeeBeezy said:

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?

Bands don't have any flavor. I personally would keep a low profile these days.