Cigar Problems

[Lucas61]

Hello All,

I can think of bigger problems than cigar problems. That being said, I wonder if any of you cigar aficionados have a solution to my problem.

Via my courier service Vimenpaq I ordered a sampler 8 pack of Oliva cigars for about $54.00 from Thompson. Nice. Only to find out that they are stuck in Miami (retenido) because Vimenpaq does not ship tobacco products. It's a big IF whether I will receive credit for these cigars or they will go to the trash. Vimenpaq has BIG return issues which I will discuss in a new thread (other problems with Vimenpaq pending).

The question is: How can I ship tobacco products here from the U.S. without restriction? BTW, the international carriers such as DHL, etc., charge an arm and a leg.
LOL! It is a great irony that I can find a much greater variety of Dominican cigars in the U.S. than I can here, yet I cannot ship them here from the U.S.

 

[cavok]

BM Cargo won't let me ship in cigars either, but I think it's aduadas that won't let them be shipped in(?).

 

[Radical]

They (couriers) will keep'em and will smoke'em (your cigars) or the employes will just sell'em. That indeed is the definition of "retention."

 

[JD Jones]

Hmm.. that must be something new. CC had his cigars delivered down here for years.

I'm going to check with my courier this morning (Domex,) and see if they still ship them and get back to you.

 

[zoomzx11]

Hello All,

I can think of bigger problems than cigar problems. That being said, I wonder if any of you cigar aficionados have a solution to my problem.

Via my courier service Vimenpaq I ordered a sampler 8 pack of Oliva cigars for about $54.00 from Thompson. Nice. Only to find out that they are stuck in Miami (retenido) because Vimenpaq does not ship tobacco products. It's a big IF whether I will receive credit for these cigars or they will go to the trash. Vimenpaq has BIG return issues which I will discuss in a new thread (other problems with Vimenpaq pending).

The question is: How can I ship tobacco products here from the U.S. without restriction? BTW, the international carriers such as DHL, etc., charge an arm and a leg.
LOL! It is a great irony that I can find a much greater variety of Dominican cigars in the U.S. than I can here, yet I cannot ship them here from the U.S.

I would think the DR will protect its cigar industry and expect that cigar imports are not made welcome here.

 

[JD Jones]

I would think the DR will protect its cigar industry and expect that cigar imports are not made welcome here.

I don't think the local industry has a problem with individuals importing a box now and then.

Surely they do not want to impede me from buying a box of locally produced cigars that are cheaper to buy in the states and import than they are to buy here.

Big shipments may be another issue.

I'm still waiting for an answer from my courier. (DOMEX)

 

[Fulano2]

Hello All,

I can think of bigger problems than cigar problems. That being said, I wonder if any of you cigar aficionados have a solution to my problem.

Via my courier service Vimenpaq I ordered a sampler 8 pack of Oliva cigars for about $54.00 from Thompson. Nice. Only to find out that they are stuck in Miami (retenido) because Vimenpaq does not ship tobacco products. It's a big IF whether I will receive credit for these cigars or they will go to the trash. Vimenpaq has BIG return issues which I will discuss in a new thread (other problems with Vimenpaq pending).

The question is: How can I ship tobacco products here from the U.S. without restriction? BTW, the international carriers such as DHL, etc., charge an arm and a leg.
LOL! It is a great irony that I can find a much greater variety of Dominican cigars in the U.S. than I can here, yet I cannot ship them here from the U.S.

Hi. I can tell you during the last years I lived in the DR I ordered most of my cigars from Thompson through Vimenpaq RSJ. Never a problem.

 

[chico bill]

I had a shipment sent for a friend about a year ago through EncargoPaq and there was no issue.
But rules may have changed. If I recall there was an odd charge from aduanas he had to pay.
But FYI since Covid shipping has got noticeably slower..................

 

[JD Jones]

DOMEX just informed me they no longer allow tobacco products to be imported but no reason why.

 

[RDKNIGHT]

I used BM cargo in the past never a problem that was 2 months ago.... how crazy is this we cant buy good Dominican cigars on the island..ove the good stuff gets shipped to the states..... all the cigars here are sh!!

 

[jinty05]

My close friend is a member of the cigar producers here in Santiago and advises me that the importation of cigars is now illegal

 

[Fulano2]

Productos restringidos

Detalles sobre mercancía peligrosa y todos los productos restringidos para transportación HAZMAT

www.vimenpaq.do

Articulo 4
Yo can import cigars for personal use but with payment of duties.

 

[Yourmaninvegas]

Via my courier service Vimenpaq I ordered a sampler 8 pack of Oliva cigars for about $54.00 from Thompson. Nice. Only to find out that they are stuck in Miami (retenido) because Vimenpaq does not ship tobacco products. It's a big IF whether I will receive credit for these cigars or they will go to the trash. Vimenpaq has BIG return issues which I will discuss in a new thread (other problems with Vimenpaq pending).

LOL! It is a great irony that I can find a much greater variety of Dominican cigars in the U.S. than I can here, yet I cannot ship them here from the U.S.

That does not surprise me. I have the same problem with Bourbon. Much greater variety and prices than can be found here. I have never tried to ship in Bourbon.

The Scotch drinker pointed out that article four of the Vimenpaq website. I find it interesting that they list the rules yet they are holding up your order. But your cigar issue interests me. I would be interested in how it plays out with your shipment.

 

[JD Jones]

That does not surprise me. I have the same problem with Bourbon. Much greater variety and prices than can be found here. I have never tried to ship in Bourbon.

The Scotch drinker pointed out that article four of the Vimenpaq website. I find it interesting that they list the rules yet they are holding up your order. But your cigar issue interests me. I would be interested in how it plays out with your shipment.

I've had 2 shipments held in Miami. Both of them have been on my tracking page for over two years so pretty sure I'm not going to get them.

The only way to receive them is to send a friend to pick it up in Miami and notify the courier office he's coming.

Or pay the duties if they'll let you.

 

[JD Jones]

Here's an update: Domex (my courier) contacted me today and said a box for personal use should not be a problem for them.

 

[Yourmaninvegas]

Here's an update: Domex (my courier) contacted me today and said a box for personal use should not be a problem for them.

Have you taken them up their offer and shipped a box in yet ❓

 

[JD Jones]

Have you taken them up their offer and shipped a box in yet ❓

They just told me on Friday. But I'm in no hurry to order. I was investigating for the benefit of our community here.

 

[Yourmaninvegas]

They just told me on Friday. But I'm in no hurry to order. I was investigating for the benefit of our community here.

Thank you. I will take them up on their offer and report back.

 

[JD Jones]

Thank you. I will take them up on their offer and report back.

In case you're not aware, Domex also delivers to your home at no extra charge.

 

[Yourmaninvegas]

In case you're not aware, Domex also delivers to your home at no extra charge.

I did not know that. I am starting to like them more and more. Thank you ❗