Shipping Policy
Shipping Policy
Last updated: 28 July 2026
HABANO & ALMA ships internationally from Europe. This policy explains how orders are processed and delivered, and sets out your responsibilities regarding customs, import duties, and delivery. By placing an order, you accept the terms below.
1. Order processing
Orders are prepared and dispatched within 2–3 business days after payment is confirmed and any required age and compliance checks are completed. Orders are not shipped or delivered on weekends or public holidays. You will receive a confirmation, and tracking details where available, once your order has been dispatched.
2. Destinations and delivery estimates
We deliver to selected countries where the import of cigars is lawful. Estimated delivery times vary by destination and carrier:
- Europe: as advised by the carrier at dispatch
- Rest of world (where served): as advised by the carrier at dispatch
All delivery times are estimates only and are not guaranteed. They begin from the date of dispatch, not the date of order, and may be affected by carrier delays, weather, customs inspection, remote destinations, and other factors outside our control.
3. Shipping charges
Shipping within Europe is free on all orders. For all other destinations, shipping charges are calculated and displayed at checkout before you complete your order.
Europe — free delivery
Delivery is free of charge on all orders shipped within Europe, with no minimum order value. This covers the European Union, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and the rest of the European mainland.
Outside Europe
Shipping is charged per box, and the rate is halved from the fourth box onwards:
- 1 to 3 boxes — €40 per box
- 4 boxes or more — €20 per box
| Boxes | Shipping | Per box |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | €40 | €40 |
| 2 | €80 | €40 |
| 3 | €120 | €40 |
| 4 | €80 | €20 |
| 5 | €100 | €20 |
| 6 | €120 | €20 |
| 10 | €200 | €20 |
Worth knowing: because the rate halves at four boxes, three boxes cost more to ship than four (€120 against €80). If you are ordering three, adding a fourth box lowers your shipping by €40. We will remind you of this in the cart.
There is no upper limit and no cap: beyond four boxes the rate stays at €20 per box however large the order. The exact amount is shown at checkout before you pay.
Boxes sold in pairs
A few references are supplied to us in pairs and are sold the same way. On those product pages the quantity moves in steps of two, and the minimum order is two boxes. They count towards the four-box shipping rate like any other box — two pairs make four boxes and qualify for the reduced rate.
4. Customs, import duties and taxes
International shipments may be subject to import duties, taxes, tobacco excise, customs fees, and other charges levied by the destination country. These charges are the sole responsibility of the buyer (the recipient) and are not included in the product price or shipping cost. They are determined by the customs authorities of the destination country and are payable in addition to your order. We have no control over these charges and cannot predict their amount.
If a parcel is refused, unclaimed, or returned because import charges were not paid or import requirements were not met, any return shipping, storage, or destruction costs may be deducted from any refund, and original shipping charges are non-refundable.
5. Buyer responsibility for import legality
It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that importing cigars and tobacco products into the destination country is lawful, and to comply with any applicable quantity limits, licences, age requirements, and declarations. We do not ship to destinations where such imports are prohibited, and we do not sell or ship to addresses within the United States. Please review our Cuban Products & Sanctions Compliance Notice and Age Verification pages before ordering.
6. Delivery, signature, and risk
An adult signature may be required upon delivery in accordance with regulations governing tobacco products. Please provide a complete and accurate delivery address; we are not responsible for delays or non-delivery caused by an incorrect or incomplete address. Risk in the goods passes to you upon delivery to the address you provide, or to your designated carrier or forwarder.
7. Lost or delayed shipments
If your tracking has not updated or your order has not arrived within a reasonable time after the estimated delivery window, please contact us at admin@habanoalma.com with your order number so we can investigate with the carrier. Claims for damage in transit are handled under our Refund & Return Policy.
8. Contact
For shipping questions, contact admin@habanoalma.com.