First ISOM's aren't illegal outside of US territory. Second, your friend wouldn't get in trouble for something someone ships to him, and finally "screening" means they x-ray the packages. Somehow I doubt they open each package and do a hands on inspection of all contents. Even if they did how many non cigar smokers would know the difference in a Cuban versus a DR?

Besides, as long as you remove the bands, who would know?

I think what your doing is very cool. I would be glad to throw a few sticks in a box for him. Drop me a note at dcook@natcazjx.org with an address and I'll send you several that will get his attention.