Bringing Cuban cigars into the US.

[Scuzi]

Say someone would like to bring some of Cohiba Esplendidos bought legitimately in the UK with them on holiday to the US. I'm not talking about many, 5 or 6 at the most.

I know that the only way Cuban cigars can be brought into the US legally is if by a US citizen travelling back from legitimate business in Cuba.

My question is, if the bands are taken off, I can't think of any way to distinguish the cigars as Cuban. Has anyone ever done this and if so did it cause any problems?

Thanks

 

[Goliath]

Yup, took 3 R&J (debanded) to vegas in september. Was prepared with the "they're Dominican guv, honest" story but didn't get my hand luggage searched so was never an issue.