LARGIN Posted August 17, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Customs says you cannot bring more than 2 cartons of cigarettes into the U.S. without paying high duty. Question.. Can you legally buy more than 2 cartons on the ship (I presume duty free) on an Alaska or Coastal closed loop cruise and take them off the ship at debarkation without incident? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted August 17, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 17, 2017 According to a friend of mine the answer is No. Sorry, I have no source documentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted August 17, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Yes, we purchased four cartons in May of this year while on a closed loop Alaska cruise. Since there were four of us traveling together, I wasn't worried about customs, but DH was the one that paid for all four cartons. You are only allowed one carton, per person, over 21, before you have to pay the duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloe45 Posted August 17, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 17, 2017 One time we bought more than the allowed amount and declared it. Customs agent couldn't be bothered to fill out the form for the extra duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyancho Posted August 18, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 18, 2017 One time we bought more than the allowed amount and declared it. Customs agent couldn't be bothered to fill out the form for the extra duty. This has been my experience also. YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrissyCruiser Posted August 18, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 18, 2017 In Australia the limit is one packet of 20 per person.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted August 18, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 18, 2017 At worst you'll pay some duty. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 18, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Customs says you cannot bring more than 2 cartons of cigarettes into the U.S. without paying high duty. Question.. Can you legally buy more than 2 cartons on the ship (I presume duty free) on an Alaska or Coastal closed loop cruise and take them off the ship at debarkation without incident? If your closed loop cruise ends in Vancouver, you must go through Canadian customs at the cruise terminal before later going through USA customs at the airport (or border). Canadian import allowances will apply there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARGIN Posted August 18, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted August 18, 2017 If your closed loop cruise ends in Vancouver, you must go through Canadian customs at the cruise terminal before later going through USA customs at the airport (or border). Canadian import allowances will apply there. On and off in San Francisco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted August 18, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Customs says you cannot bring more than 2 cartons of cigarettes into the U.S. without paying high duty. Question.. Can you legally buy more than 2 cartons on the ship (I presume duty free) on an Alaska or Coastal closed loop cruise and take them off the ship at debarkation without incident? The ship will sell you the cartons, even if it is more than the duty free quantity, In like manner, they will sell a jewelry onboard at $1,000, even if the duty free amount is only $800. It is just a risk if the CBP inspects and finds them in your luggage, and decides you have to pay duty for the excess allowable quantity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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