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Thursday, December 18, 2014 12:12:03 PM
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
Thursday, December 18, 2014 12:32:56 PM
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.

delta1
Thursday, December 18, 2014 12:38:44 PM
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
Thursday, December 18, 2014 2:27:05 PM
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
Thursday, December 18, 2014 2:34:59 PM

Hopefully this is just the jumping off point and the restrictions will be lifted more and more in the coming months/years.

Chewmaize 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.

deadeyedick
Thursday, December 18, 2014 7:29:15 PM
Ther will soon be a sh*t load of counterfeit Cubans that some "friend of a friend got in Cuba" floating around.

DED

Chewmaize
Thursday, December 18, 2014 7:33:39 PM
The lift has been bound to happen since Castro "handed" power over. It is what it is.
frankj1
Thursday, December 18, 2014 7:38:35 PM

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.

dstieger wrote:

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