Can you bring Cuban cigars in luggage?

The following are items that you can safely bring on your flight: Cigars – Travelers can carry cigars during their flight. While the import of Cuban-made cigars used to be prohibited in the United States, that restriction has been lifted with a few exceptions.



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No. Havana Club rum is made in Cuba, and is subject to US commercial and financial restrictions. Until the US financial expenditure prohibition and trade (import) restrictions are removed, it is illegal to bring Cuban rum into the USA. US Customs will confiscate the Cuban rum as contraband.

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Importing Cuban cigars into the United States is generally prohibited due to the long-standing trade embargo with Cuba. If caught, you could face penalties, including confiscation of the cigars, fines, and potentially more serious legal consequences.

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The United States does not allow you to buy cigars in Cuba then fly home with them. However, you can buy Cuban cigars in other countries and carry them home.

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We recommend always keeping cigars in your carry-on bags, because an airplane cabin is climate-controlled while the cargo area is not. Humidity and temperature matter for keeping cigars at their best.

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Alcohol and tobacco: Each traveler over 21 years of age may import up to one liter of alcoholic beverage and either 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or two kilograms of smoking tobacco for personal use. Cigars may not be of Cuban origin. beverages, perfumes containing alcohol with a retail value of more than $5 or cigarettes.

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Firearms and ammunition, as well as any replicas or imitations. Explosives and flammable items, such as fireworks, gas, and aerosols. Poisonous and toxic substances, including pesticides and certain chemicals. Lithium batteries and other hazardous materials, as these can pose a safety risk if not handled properly.

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Wet an unused kitchen sponge with distilled water and place in a clean zip-seal bag along with your cigars and zip it closed. Monitoring the humidity level won't be an exact science with this method – without the hydrometer the humidor provides – but it is a simple and effective method to keep cigars from drying out.

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The Legal Landscape in 2023 The embargo historically made Cuban cigars illegal for most U.S. consumers. Although Cuban cigar brands continue to be of great fascination, cigar connoisseurs are still unable to purchase Cuban cigars online from within the United States.

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