Cigars VS Customs

[darren_r]

as some of you may know, im going to Dominican on wendsday.

there are three of us going, and im the only one who;s bringing back tobacco products. Canadian customs says:

PER PERSON

200 cigarettes---(no thanks)
50 cigars or cigarillos (yes please)
7oz of raw tobacco
some amount of tobacco sticks (what the hell are these)

since theres three people, im allowed 150 cigars.(6 boxes of 25)

Suppose i where to get 3 boxes of 25 (75) and 10 tins of cigarillos(10 count per ten).

then is have 175. What do you think Customs would charge for an extra tin or 2 of cigars. Im assuming its a percentage for GST, and duties..

Does anyone have any expieriances with going over there duty free limit? Whats the average that i might end up paying to get an extra amount into canada

I just dont want to end up paying more in terrifs then i did for the product.


Thanks.

[Roham]

just don't worry about it. Put all your cigars in your checked luggage, not in your carry on. Only claim what you are supposed to claim, 150 cigars. Then anything over that amount keep on you in your jacket, split up between the three of you. Or just pay the duty, it's not too much I don't think.

I think I am leaving on the same flight as you. I leave Calgary at 9:40 for the DR. What about you?

[darren_r]

im leaving from vancouver at 7AM

What resort are you staying at?


So, ill just throw all 150 in a "customs checking bag" Then ill be safe with it in my luggage? or small quantities in my coat?

i guess they dont snoop threw your luggage or pat you down.. i guess ill risk it.

[Roham]

split the 150 up with your three friends each taking 50 in the checked luggage.

I think it's called the Flamingo or something... Yourself?

[darren_r]

Going to Ocean blue, punta cana.. I cant wait, i sit in bed every night for like an hour thinking about it.

TWO MORE DAYS!

[darren_r]

If anyones interested in buying some when i get back, just ask. I can upload pics, and discriptions for you.

Targeting Fuente/aroura/cohiba/ others.