What are genuine tax free cigarettes? In other words, is there anything truly like that available in United States? Legally, there are tax free cigarettes available in US, such as the ones manufactured and sold by the Seneca Nation of Indians based in western New York. But, then it is available only in selected websites/shops. In rest of the country, there is a federal tax of $3.90 levied per carton of cigarettes. That gives an idea as to why a carton of genuine Marlboro, Winston, Montclair, Salem or Camel costs around $40.

Then, there is this illegally sold 'tax free' cheap cigarettes that are available in various online stores. Such cheap Salem and Marlboro cigarettes are only half the price of an original taxed cigarette carton because their price does not include the taxation amount. For example, when the taxed cigarette carton costs $40 or more in the market/stores, the same brand cheap discount cigarettes sold illegally online costs a lowly $12 or $13.

From the above, it is clear that the major chunk of the price charged on cigarette cartons is owing to the various taxes imposed on its manufacture, raw materials, sale etc. The actual cost of the cigarettes minus the taxes will be only half of its market price. This is also exactly the reason why there is a mad rush for cheap online cigarettes all over the US. However, don't take it for granted that online sales of cheap premium cigarettes are allowed in all states in US. For example, states like California has already banned the online marketing and sales of cheap cigarettes or any other cigar and tobacco brands.

Most online cigarette stores also ship cheap discount cigarettes to other countries as well, provided the country of the customer permits such trans-national shipping of cigarette cartons. Such a reservation is relevant as in certain countries like Thailand, India, Angola, and Spain, where shipping of cheap discount cigarettes is banned by stringent laws, and is a punishable offence if somebody is found violating it. Usually, hence, most online cigarette stores mention in no uncertain terms in their website to which all countries they ship cheap discount cigarettes and to which all nations they do not.

The genuine cheap cigarette online stores, selling tax free cigarettes, are the ones that are governed by the Seneca Nations of Indians Business Code, and usually will carry a certified Seneca Nations of Indians online retailer seal. And for a customer to complete a purchase with such a store, the person has to prove that he/she is above eighteen years old and holds a valid driving license. The sale is made only after the verification is finished. Once it is done, the cigarettes will be shipped normally within 5-7 days of order.

Tax free cigarettes are also sent through mail, in which case the rules, regulations and procedures of the post office are also to be followed. The US law also bans tax free cigarettes from reselling in any form. It is only for personal use.