Legitimate cigar aficionados know that the best cigars in the world come from Cuba. For years the term Cuban cigars have been associated with good quality, great taste, and excellent aroma. No wonder, almost all cigar lovers want to have Cuban cigars. But the problem is that selling of Cuban cigars is illegal in the United States. This makes the trade of Cuban cigars a very dangerous business, one that can land the trader and buyer in hot water.

The ban on the trade of Cuban cigars started in the 60s when then President Kennedy ordered an embargo on Cuba, making the importation of the renowned Cuban cigars illegal. But since Cuban cigars are so much in demand, many resorted to various ways to procure the said product. But the only legal way for a person to bring cigars from the said country is to go there on an official trip, however the worth of cigars should not exceed one hundred dollars. If you are caught trading these popular Cuban products in the US then you will be facing fines of up to $50,000.

In case you want to get a complete box of cigars from Cuba then expect to shell out a significant amount, going as heft as $500.