More information may be obtained from the U.S. Customs website “Importing a Motor Vehicle .” You are permitted to bring 100 cigars or 200 cigarettes (one carton) into the US duty free, or one roll (“stock”) of snuff into the US duty free.

Yes, you must declare all tobacco products, including cigars, when entering the United States or most other countries, even if you are within your "duty-free" allowance. For U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in 2026, travelers are generally allowed to bring in 100 cigars (or one carton of 200 cigarettes) duty-free as a personal exemption. Anything beyond this amount must still be declared and will be subject to taxes and duties. It is a common misconception that you only declare "excess" items; failing to declare any tobacco can lead to fines, the seizure of the items, and the loss of trusted traveler status like Global Entry. A critical rule for U.S. travelers: while you can now legally consume Cuban cigars in third countries, you are strictly prohibited from bringing Cuban-origin cigars or alcohol into the United States as accompanied baggage, a restriction that was reinstated in 2020. Always be honest on your customs form; if you declare them and you are over the limit, you usually just pay a small tax, but if you hide them and get caught, the penalties are much more severe.