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Q: Optimum humidity degree in a personal humidor
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Q : Can you please give me your opinion about the optimum humidity degree in a personal humidor. (Robert S., CANADA. 11/97)
A: It is said that a very high degree of humidity is required (about 80%), but we believe that it is too much for a personal humidor. Many cigar merchants keep the humidity at this level in their own cigar rooms, but they have their reasons: the cigars are boxed, some boxes are varnished, and once sold the cigars might not be transferred immediately into another humidor.
The best way is to have a cigar room and a humidor, or two humidors: one for storing cigars in their original boxes (75% humidity; keep varnished boxes half-open), and the other for cigars that you will light up in the next 15-20 days (between 65 and 70% humidity).
This is a personal choice. You must find your own ideal humidity degree to use in your second humidor.

Q: I am interested in making an order. Is tax included or would I have to pay a dutiable commodities tax on top of that? (Neil, Hong Kong 03/98)
A: As long as the quantities you import are for your personal use no taxes will be applicable. Orders of 2 boxes (50 cigars) usually go through without any problem. The shipment is labeled: "Not For Sale, For personal use only".

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