Restrictions on importing Cuban rum and cigars to the United States
I'm going to travel from the United States to Cuba in a month. I was also there a year ago and loved the rum. Last time, I was told at the duty free shop that passengers could purchase a maximum of 3 bottles. A salesperson said any more would be confiscated once I returned to the U.S., and in fact, they refused to sell more than 3 bottles.
I'd like to bring back rum and cigars as gifts for some friends. I've read articles suggesting that travelers are allowed to bring more products back in checked bags. However, because U.S. policies toward Cuba have been in flux lately, it's hard to know what's allowed and how much. So...
- What are the limits on bringing back rum and cigars?
- How would I have to bring the products back? For instance, do they have to be unopened and in a checked bag?
- Are there any other details that I should be aware of?
Thanks in advance.
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Can you import Cuban rum in the US?
While traveling outside of the United States, travelers can buy Cuban cigars and rum, but no Cuban alcohol or tobacco products can be brought back to or imported into the US. Other Cuban products may be carried in accompanied luggage, but only as personal items or gifts.Can Cuban cigars be imported into the US?
The simple answer is, \u201cNo, Cuban cigars are illegal.\u201d President Donald Trump reinstated a hard line against Cuba and now no Cuban goods can be brought into the United States. The US Customs and Border Protection website explains the current regulations quite simply.How many Cuban cigars can you bring into the US 2021?
Suddenly, U.S. citizens were allowed to legally buy Cuban cigars or rum in any country, including Cuba, and bring them back to the United States under the same limits applied to all tobacco or alcoholic beverages: $800 worth or 100 cigars (whichever is less) to come in without fees; and one liter of alcoholic beverage.Can you bring Cuban rum?
In addition, Cuban nationals who are present in the United States in a non-immigrant status or pursuant to other non-immigrant travel authorization issued by the U.S. government are no longer authorized to bring Cuban-origin alcohol or tobacco products for personal use as accompanied baggage.White House eases restrictions on Cuban cigars and rum
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