Buying cigarettes on board the Dawn???

[MrLee]

I am a bit confused, so if anyone could help me I would appreciate it.I would like to purchase some Camel lights on my next cruise.

I am going on a cruise in two weeks, and am going to St. Lucia, St. Johns, St. Maarten, St. Croix and Puerto Rico. Where would the cheapest place to get cigarettes? Can I really get 5 cartons per person? or is it only 1 carton per person? Would have have to pay a tariff when I fly back to Philadelphia? How much is the tariff? Should I be looking for cigarettes manufactured in the USA or not?

 

Thanks for your help,

 

Bob

 

The only qualifies to bring back 5 cartons on this itinerary is St. Croix. It's only the U.S.Virgin islands.

[rlw162]

From looking at the website for the USVI (http://www.usvitourism.vi/) it looks like St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas are part of the USVI. Does the 5 carton limit not require any duty to be paid when entering the USA?

[neverthought]

Actually I don't pay that personally. I usually buy an off brand and buy them at the Indian reservation. If I wanted my prefered brand it would still cost $50.00 +/- even at the reservaqtion. :(

 

 

We probably shop at the same reservation...;)

Neverthought

[neverthought]

Here is a link to US Customs booklet "Know before you Go" we found it very helpful.

Neverthought

http://www.associationislandresort.com/images/USCustoms/USCBP-knowbeforeyougo.pdf