Can you legally buy Cuban cigars in the US?
Cuban cigars are illegal in the United States for political reasons. The US has placed embargoes and sanctions on Cuba which also apply to Cuban tobacco products. However, it has not always been this way and the regulations may change again with the new administration.
How much does a real Cuban cigar cost?
Cuban cigars can range anywhere from $7 or $8 to hundreds of dollars apiece, but the more complex answer to what Cuban cigars cost depends on a number of factors, not the least of which is geography. To be clear, Cuban cigars cannot legally be purchased in the United States.
Are Cuban cigars still the best?
Cuban cigars are world famous. They are known to be the very best cigars on the market. The fact is that tobacco has been grown in Cuba for hundreds of years, and manufacturers have been producing cigars in that country since the time of King Phillip II of Spain (1527-1598).
What happens if you get caught with a Cuban cigar?
The cigars can (and likely will) be confiscated. You also may face civil fines of up to $50,000. In some cases you could even face a criminal trial that could result in jail time.
Are Cuban cigars cheaper in Cuba?
As you might have guessed, Cuban cigars are a lot cheaper to buy in Cuba than online or anywhere else in the world. Top quality single cigars can be bought in stores from anywhere between 7-25CUC ($7-25), while boxes of 25 are priced upwards of 120CUC. You’ll pay up to five times these prices online.
How can you tell a real Cuban cigar?
Real Cuban cigars are packed in boxes marked with the Habanos seal in the upper-right corner. The ‘made in Cuba’ stamp is on the left. Beginning in 2010, that stamp has a hologram on the far right of the stamp and a bar code on the left. Holograms are hard and expensive to copy, so if it’s not there, don’t buy the box.
Why are Cuban cigars so sought after?
Cuban cigars are world famous. They are known to be the very best cigars on the market. These cigars stand out because they are made from high quality materials and a lot of care and attention goes into the making of every single cigar.