While there is no federal law strictly prohibiting the purchase of tobacco products online, buying "duty-free" cigarettes over the internet for home delivery is generally and carries significant risks of seizure or fraud. Legal and Tax Realities

: Under the PACT Act , cigarettes and smokeless tobacco are generally nonmailable and prohibited in both domestic and international mail.

True "duty-free" status is a legal exemption specifically reserved for who are personally crossing international borders.

: Cigarettes originally manufactured in the U.S. for export cannot legally be re-imported by consumers through the mail, even for personal use. Shipping Prohibitions

Major carriers have strict rules that make shipping cigarettes to individuals nearly impossible:

: Large shipping companies like FedEx and UPS do not accept tobacco products for shipment to individual consumers. Risks of Online Purchases Frequently Asked Questions - Tobacco General - TTB