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pinup22 Offline
#1 Posted: Sat, Mar 16 2002, 5:12 PM EST
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I just got back from Europe and shipped 2 boxes and a bunch of tubos of Cuban Cigars via FedEx. Has anyone shipped Cubans to the US successfully before? I sure hope they get through customs....(note: I didn't label them cigars on the customs form)
ellesson Offline
#2 Posted: Sat, Mar 16 2002, 5:34 PM EST
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I think that I would have waited until I had them before announceing to the world what I was trying to do. cj
BBJ Offline
#3 Posted: Sat, Mar 16 2002, 6:06 PM EST
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This Is A Sore Subject.I Would Not Try My Self IMHO They Not Worth The Trouble.$500.00 A Stick!!!!
I Guess You Were Just Joking About The Shipment.
Just Don't Let Us Know If They Made It.
Enjoy
donutboy2000 Offline
#4 Posted: Sun, Mar 17 2002, 10:05 AM EST
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Did you ship the labels and boxes separately?
Slimboli Offline
#5 Posted: Sun, Mar 17 2002, 10:33 AM EST
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Fed-ex is the worst possible way to ship. They are notorious for checking packages between countries without proper customs invoices ... hate to break it to you. Postal first-class would have been better.

I think you are in for the 'customs letter' real soon ... and good luck.

It's a hefty fine, besides the loss of your cigars.
donutboy2000 Offline
#6 Posted: Sun, Mar 17 2002, 6:02 PM EST
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Hopefully you did not put your name down as the shipper. If not, obviously you have no way of knowing who shipped them to you.
Slimboli Offline
#7 Posted: Mon, Mar 18 2002, 2:40 AM EST
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The shipper is not the one who gets in trouble, they can ship them anywhere they please. Cubans are legal there ...

It's the person who accepts them in the USA that get's the fine, if they are opened for inspection.
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#8 Posted: Mon, Mar 18 2002, 4:04 AM EST
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FEDEX can't be any worse than Elian's mom can it? She used an innertube, at least FEDEX will use an airplane.
ClancyDaBulldog Offline
#9 Posted: Mon, Mar 18 2002, 12:30 PM EST
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the worst case scenario is your ISOM's don't make it to the house, on the other hand the best case scenario has a real good upside...enjoy
Slimboli Offline
#10 Posted: Mon, Mar 18 2002, 2:09 PM EST
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Worst case scenario??? Don't be naive ... I know people who have received 'the letter' ...

... but let's hope for the best!

I'd like to hear how it turns out ...
mcgarret 2671 Offline
#11 Posted: Mon, Mar 18 2002, 3:06 PM EST
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what they failed to tell you in the LETTER is that they will enjoy your puros and you will pay the fine... its worserer than smugglin drugs!
justforfun Offline
#12 Posted: Mon, Mar 18 2002, 3:28 PM EST
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I wonder about the Canadian Cigar Companies who (allegedly) specialize in Cubans and will ship to the USA (at a cost I've seen advertised at between $20 - $50)? Anyone ever tried this, and if so, had any problems??
donutboy2000 Offline
#13 Posted: Mon, Mar 18 2002, 7:36 PM EST
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I don't understand how one could get in trouble for accepting a box whose contents are unknown, in theory. Does Customs open the box, discover the cigars, ship the box to the addressee, and then wait to see if he returns them? Or do they just assume you are guilty if you are sent Cubans?
Slimboli Offline
#14 Posted: Tue, Mar 19 2002, 2:37 AM EST
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MANNHEIM, Germany (AFNS) -- The Treasury Department reports an increase in the number of people trying to import Cuban cigars into the United States, according to U.S. Customs officials.


However, all Cuban products are banned from the United States, and officials warn that penalties for attempted smuggling include confiscation of the items, fines up to $55,000 per violation and, in appropriate cases, criminal prosecution which may result in higher fines and imprisonment.



A military customs spokesman said U.S. personnel stationed or vacationing in Europe are especially at risk to falling foul of these laws.



"There has been a recent revival of interest in cigars and cigar smoking in Europe," said Norman Kaucher of the European Command's customs executive agency, "and many Europeans buy Cuban cigars because they are traditionally considered to be among the best."



Kaucher added that Cuban products are not banned in Europe, and cigars are openly on sale in many places. Also, more and more Europeans vacation in Cuba, which may lead Americans stationed in Europe to think the U.S. embargo has been loosened.



"This is not the case," Kaucher emphasized.



He added that Americans on shopping sprees to the Czech Republic and Poland should also be wary of buying Cuban products. These former Communist countries have strong trading links with Cuba and sell Cuban merchandise such as cigars and rum.



A Treasury official said only people returning directly from Cuba after a licensed visit there are permitted to bring Cuban cigars into the United States, provided the value of the cigars does not exceed $100 and the cigars are not for resale.



The prohibition against Cuban goods is an element of the comprehensive program of economic sanctions against the Cuban government which have been in place since 1963. Those sanctions have had the support of the last seven U.S. administrations, according to a statement by the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control, which administers the embargo of Cuba. (Courtesy of U.S. Air Forces in Europe News Service)
mhollowa Offline
#15 Posted: Tue, Mar 19 2002, 7:56 AM EST
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...slip them through the way everything else gets through...as American.
Smoke Cloud Offline
#16 Posted: Tue, Mar 19 2002, 8:30 AM EST
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Have you thought about a raft?
fisher Offline
#17 Posted: Tue, Mar 19 2002, 8:56 AM EST
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Did you ever see the movie "Pulp Fiction"? Remember what he did with the watch--you might want to try that.
pinup22 Offline
#18 Posted: Wed, Mar 20 2002, 5:29 AM EST
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Well, let's just say i just enjoyed a FINE smoke last night!!!!!!
Slimboli Offline
#19 Posted: Wed, Mar 20 2002, 5:46 AM EST
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YIPPIE!!! Congratualtions ... isn't it wonderful when things go along smoothly for a change ... hehehe!

What a relief ... eh?
Charlie Offline
#20 Posted: Wed, Mar 20 2002, 8:50 AM EST
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Glad they made it ashore!!!! Hope you enjoy the ISOM's! Charlie
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