Importing cigars?

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I've always bought my cigars in the UK but am looking to get some from the US, they seem to be a lot cheaper.

I'm just wondering what sort of hammer the government will hit me with on import duty, it's about $210 worth of cigars in total, a box of 25.
 
Import duty from the US is high, not sure how high but I remember my economics teacher telling me although they look cheap they slam a lot of tax on.
 
You'll be looking at about £40 duty, which seems to be 26% on tobacco, then another £30 on top for vat. You may have to pay excise as well, i don't know how they calculate that though.
 
Then the fees added on by the courrier to cover their paper work which if its RM is £8
 
You would be better off to buy a cheap humidor and go to spain once a year.

No extra taxes and cigars are about 1/3 of the price.
 
I get around said:
I've always bought my cigars in the UK but am looking to get some from the US, they seem to be a lot cheaper.

I'm just wondering what sort of hammer the government will hit me with on import duty, it's about $210 worth of cigars in total, a box of 25.
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I had a charge for 19 singles that cost ~ £60. 40 for the tobacco + VAT + handling. Luckily the postie delivered the package instead of the little red note.
 
monkentage said:
Swiss websites. They don't declare the packages properly so they usually always get through customs.
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LOL
Yes, because customs always believe what is written on the outside don't they?
Do you know how much trouble the owners of said Swiss website would get into with their own C&E for doing such a thing?
 
Can anyone recommend a site base in EU?
Lookin at nabbin a few after my mate brought a random assortment over from Switzerland.

Actually thinking about it any decent stores to buy from and I can just send him lol
 
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