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QMPASH Offline
#1 Posted: Thu, Dec 18 2014, 12:12 PM EST
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I understand , now that there is a "thaw" in relations between Cuba and the United States, that small purchases of Cuban cigars will be allowed. Does anyone know if this is true????
danmdevries Offline
#2 Posted: Thu, Dec 18 2014, 12:32 PM EST
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Sorta kinda but not really for average Joe.

Can bring back $400 worth from your trip to Cuba but $100 combined value on alcohol and tobacco. But still off limits to tourists, so unless you're on a family, educational or humanitarian visit, no dice.

Not sure if imports from other countries are affected, not like it makes a lick of difference though.
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#3 Posted: Thu, Dec 18 2014, 12:38 PM EST
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Travel restrictions have been lifted, so Americans who visit the island can bring home up to $100 of Cuban rum/cigars for personal consumption, not resale. The embargo still stands, but IMHO, may not be enforced as vigorously...
Chewmaize Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Dec 18 2014, 2:27 PM EST
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Hopefully this is just the jumping off point and the restrictions will be lifted more and more in the coming months/years. The counterfeiters will be having a hay-day now though. Keep a good eye and be wary.
dstieger Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Dec 18 2014, 2:34 PM EST
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Chewmaize wrote:
Hopefully this is just the jumping off point and the restrictions will be lifted more and more in the coming months/years.


I hope not. I have a hard time imagining a post-embargo world in which Cuban cigars are either better quality or cheaper. I think the embargo is ridiculous geo-political policy, but I think its good for cigar smokers.
deadeyedick Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Dec 18 2014, 7:29 PM EST
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Ther will soon be a sh*t load of counterfeit Cubans that some "friend of a friend got in Cuba" floating around.

DED
Chewmaize Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Dec 18 2014, 7:33 PM EST
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The lift has been bound to happen since Castro "handed" power over. It is what it is.
frankj1 Offline
#8 Posted: Thu, Dec 18 2014, 7:38 PM EST
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dstieger wrote:
I hope not. I have a hard time imagining a post-embargo world in which Cuban cigars are either better quality or cheaper. I think the embargo is ridiculous geo-political policy, but I think its good for cigar smokers.

afraid I agree. would love to vacation on a beach there though.
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