Cigarettes coming back off the ship

what's the best way to bring a lot of cigarettes back?

Hmmm....last couple of Caribbean cruises returning to Fla, they asked "did you purchase any cigarettes?", while it used to be "Did you purchase any liquor?".

The best way is t o purchase the permitted quantity, declare them and pack them in either your c hecked luggage or your carryone.

The best way is t o purchase the permitted quantity, declare them and pack them in either your c hecked luggage or your carryone.

Amen...

you can purchase as much as you want, then declare them and pay the duty

sometimes the Customs folks will just ignore your overage IF you declare it ... but I would not count on that. On the other hand if they find an overage and catch you trying to be "cute" .... stand by for heavy rolls as we used to say at sea .....

I think you're only allowed 1 carton DUTY FREE...but if you pay the tax/duty, then you can bring what you want.

I may be mistaken but I think it possible there is a limit for cerain sttates as well as Federal limit. States don't wnan to miss out on the taxes charged per carton.

what's the best way to bring a lot of cigarettes back?

Hi, number 31, & welcome to Cruise Critic,

Your first post, we don't know your itinerary or where you're heading back to.

Answers already given are doubtless correct if you're cruising from & back to an American port - but different countries, different rules.

And there are "best" places to buy. But can't help if we don't know where you're going or which cruise line.

So a little more background please, number 31.

JB :)

If disembarking in Texas (Galveston), you are expected to pay a Texas duty tax on cigarettes and alcohol. I personally think this is wrong and have written my state senator and rep, but the tax remains. I think many passengers answer "no" when asked if they have any cigarettes or alcohol, either purchased or gifted during the cruise.

If you are US citizen or resident here's what Customs has to say:

Tobacco Products

Returning resident travelers may import tobacco products only in quantities not exceeding the amounts specified in the personal exemptions for which the traveler qualifies (not more than 200 cigarettes and 100 cigars if arriving from other than a beneficiary country and insular possession). Any quantities of tobacco products not permitted by a personal exemption are subject to detention, seizure, penalties, abandonment, and destruction. Tobacco products are typically purchased in duty-free stores, on sea carriers operating internationally or in foreign stores. These products are usually marked "Tax Exempt. For Use Outside the United States," or "U.S. Tax Exempt For Use Outside the United States."

If you are US citizen or resident here's what Customs has to say:

 

Tobacco Products

Returning resident travelers may import tobacco products only in quantities not exceeding the amounts specified in the personal exemptions for which the traveler qualifies (not more than 200 cigarettes and 100 cigars if arriving from other than a beneficiary country and insular possession). Any quantities of tobacco products not permitted by a personal exemption are subject to detention, seizure, penalties, abandonment, and destruction. Tobacco products are typically purchased in duty-free stores, on sea carriers operating internationally or in foreign stores. These products are usually marked "Tax Exempt. For Use Outside the United States," or "U.S. Tax Exempt For Use Outside the United States."

That does not address limitations individual states may have in place as to quantity of duty free cigarettes permitted to be imported..

duh. keester them. come on man, thats like Smuggling 101.

That does not address limitations individual states may have in place as to quantity of duty free cigarettes permitted to be imported..

No it doesn't but even if the state has a higher allowance it looks like you can't bring in more than 200 without having the remainder being confiscated.

No it doesn't but even if the state has a higher allowance it looks like you can't bring in more than 200 without having the remainder being confiscated.

Yes, b ut some states may permit a lower amount than the Federal limit.. :eek:

If you declare anything over the limit it is not confiscated. You will have to pay the duty on anything over the limit.

Take care,

Mike

Yes, b ut some states may permit a lower amount than the Federal limit.. :eek:

One can just google it for their state.