From: ??????????????????????? (Martin Golding)
Subject: US import of Cuban cigars


> 	Yes.  The importation of any Cuban products/services into the U.S.
> 	via any means is strictly forbidden, as is the export of products
> 	from the U.S. to Cuba, via any route.

There's an exception: You can bring in a limited amount (I believe it's
the standard amount allowed for personal use) if you're returning from Cuba.

Unfortunately, you can't legally have _been_ in Cuba without the permission
of the US government.

If you happen to be among (or know) the rare legal visitors, the custom's
service publishes a brochure with all the details, most travel agents and
international airlines have copies.

> I, as a Canadian, can bring Cuban cigars into the United States for my
> own personal use.  It is only illegal if I sell them or give them to
> somebody else.  That's why they sell them in the Duty Free.

Damn. A Canadian just came down to visit, and all I ordered was a haggis.

> According to my old tobacconist in Pittsburgh (Ivan at Continental), 
> Latakia is processed over fires of dried camel dung.  Any tobacco
> experts out there care to comment?

Dung is a traditional fuel throughout most of the world. I've read that
it's over a fire of herbs; I much prefer to believe that :-)

Martin

Martin Golding       |    email: ???????????????????????
ADP Dealer Services  | bellmail: (503) 294 4200

[ So would most of us, I think! -S. ]


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