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want to buy tobacco online (self.newzealand)

submitted ago by Yonnzl

So a mate of mine got back from the states recently and brought back a 150g tin of rolling tobacco back with him. Its a lot nicer than the stuff we get here. i found a place online who export and im tempted to buy some. does anybody know the rules regarding this?? Google is'nt really helping

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[–]Dead_Roosteraka Tony Sowell 4 points5 points ago

It says here that you can, but they are subject to GST and duty upon arrival. This PDF has a short section about chewing tobacco.

[–]Yonnzl[S] 0 points1 point ago

its just rolling tobacco but thanks bro

[–]Dead_Roosteraka Tony Sowell 3 points4 points ago

Sorry I wasn't clear. The first link applies to all tobacco and the second is just additional info I thought might be relevant to you.

Also, they're available 24 hours a day. Here's the contact details.

[–]Yonnzl[S] 2 points3 points ago

sweet bro, ive emailed them and just waiting for a reply

[–]Okazaki_Frag 2 points3 points ago

Hey, would you be able to post the link to this tobacco you are wanting to purchase. I could be down for a higher quality smoke

[–]Yonnzl[S] 1 point2 points ago

http://www.cvtobacco.com/press/shop/RYO/amx.htm its called All Natural American Spirit tobacco. its 100% Virginia leaf tobacco. No chemicals or anything. Its not necesarily safer but you can definately taste the difference

[–]Aceofshovels 1 point2 points ago

Ah, I believe they sell that at Cosmic Corner, I don't know if you live in Auckland or Wellington (where their stores exist). Last time I was there I'm sure I saw it.

[–]Yonnzl[S] 1 point2 points ago

auckland. really, the 150g tins?

[–]Aceofshovels 0 points1 point ago

Not the tins, but the same brand and name, in 30g rolling tobacco bags.

[–]Yonnzl[S] 0 points1 point ago

Nice, ill rip through that in no time though, thats why im after the tin. also i want to see what reaction people gives me when they ask if they can have a ciggie and i hand them the tin

[–]Aceofshovels 0 points1 point ago

Ah, fair enough. It might tide you over until your order arrives.

[–]isaytruisms 0 points1 point ago

Cosmic's website has most of their products listed on there. You could always take a look.

Also, I'm sure it would be more expensive than what the US site would list it at, but you'll get raped on import taxes and whatnot. I'd be surprised if there wasn't a supplier somewhere in NZ, especially if Cosmic do sell it

[–]Saturday_Saviour 0 points1 point ago

Cosmic corner place a pretty big mark up on their cigarettes though, before the recent price hike it was $20 for a pack of Djarum Supers :\

[–]murl 0 points1 point ago

Seconded, used to smoke that when I lived in America. Not a smoker anymore, if I was then I'd be going for it. I remember buying cigs in Virgina, must've been no taxthere because they were $1-something a pack!

[–]nonservitus 2 points3 points ago

Better than Port Royal? I don't smoke cigos any more but I would roll one up of that sticky, sweet smelling shit if I ever came across it over here. (Stateside) Aww the memories, shakily trying to light that after surf smoke,freezing hands dripping, shoulders spent from the endless paddle outs..what I wouldn't do to be back in Waikuku....

[–]Yonnzl[S] 0 points1 point ago

awww yeah. i find port royal too sweet. this stuff is smooth and crisp. where port royal has a very distinctive almost chemical smell American Spirit smell just like dried leaves

[–]drunkonthepopesbloodWill suck you off 1 point2 points ago

Grow your own.

[–]Yonnzl[S] 0 points1 point ago

Good point. $5 on trademe for some seeds

[–]f33dback 1 point2 points ago

Dont forget the construction of a place to cure it..

[–]Yonnzl[S] 2 points3 points ago

MDF cupboard without the shelves and some ducting going to a dehumidifier shuld work i reckon

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[–]Yonnzl[S] 1 point2 points ago

shhhhhhhhhh. dont tell anybody

[–]Baraka_Bama 1 point2 points ago

Can you keep us/me updated on this? Wouldn't mind finding out what the total cost of this would be.

Thanks!

[–]Yonnzl[S] 0 points1 point ago

Oh yeah for sure

[–]Slick_drip99 0 points1 point ago

Ugh. Thought it said 'taco'...

[–]balchynzKing of Chlamydia 1 point2 points ago

FYI Excise duty on tobacco is around $670 per kg IIRC - so around $100 for your 150g

[–]Yonnzl[S] 0 points1 point ago

Really???. Probably worth it

[–]balchynzKing of Chlamydia 1 point2 points ago

http://www.customs.govt.nz/features/charges/feetypes/Pages/default.aspx

Even cheaper than I thought $630 per KG

[–]Yonnzl[S] 1 point2 points ago

Sweet!

[–]garrotte 0 points1 point ago

I bought some snuff a couple of years ago to try - I had no issues getting it posted from the US. I don't know if rolling tobacco is any different, sorry.

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