Is it legal to buy PM USA brand cigarettes by international mail from a foreign-based Internet vendor?
No. The Imported Cigarette Compliance Act (ICCA) of 2000 prohibits the importation of cigarettes into the United States bearing registered U.S. trademarks without the trademark owner’s authorization. That law is enforced by the United States Customs Service, and PM USA has notified Customs that it does not authorize the importation of any PM-branded cigarettes into the United States. Accordingly, it is not legal to import PM-branded cigarettes into the United States, including through international mail or courier, regardless of any statements on Internet sites to the contrary. Cigarettes imported in violation of the ICCA are subject to seizure and destruction.
