Frequent questions

Know about the increase in the import limit of shipments

valid until December 31, 2023.

-In non-commercial air, sea and postal shipments by natural persons, the value limit is increased from USD 200.00 to USD 500.00, which in the value/weight ratio is equivalent to 20 to 50 kilograms. The customs tax exemption for the first USD 30.00 of the value or its equivalent of (3) kilograms of the shipment is ratified and a 30% tariff rate will be applied to the excess.

RESOLUTION No. 148 Temporarily suspend the provisions of Resolution 175, which establishes the Rules for non-commercial imports made by natural persons

https://www.aduana.gob.cu/documentos

Information on the quantities and value of various items, household appliances, and parts and pieces of imported vehicles, according to the list of values established in resolution 175/2022 of the AGR.

In non-commercial air, sea and postal shipments by natural persons, the value limit is increased from USD 200 to USD 500. The customs tax exemption for the first 30 USD of the value or its equivalent weight of (3) kilograms of the shipment is ratified and a 30% tariff rate will be applied to the excess.

Res175-2022-Rules for non-commercial imports made by natural persons

https://www.aduana.gob.cu/legislaciones-viajeros

Import of medicines, hygiene and food

The import of medicines, hygiene and food is allowed completely free of payment and without any limit until December 31, 2023.

- Accompanied baggage: The import of food, hygiene, medicines and medical devices is maintained free of customs duties and without quantity limit. As long as they come separately from the rest of the luggage.

- Unaccompanied baggage: Free importation of food, toiletries, medicines and medical devices is authorized, up to a limit of 50 kilograms, or its equivalent of USD 500.00. As long as they come in separate packages from other products.

- Shipments: The free import of food, hygiene, medicines and medical devices is authorized, up to a limit of 20 kilograms, or its equivalent in USD 200.00. As long as they come in separate packages from other products.

RESOLUTION No. 148 Temporarily suspend the provisions of Resolution 175, which establishes the Rules for non-commercial imports made by natural persons

https://www.aduana.gob.cu/documentos

Know the location of postal and parcel shipments:

Postal and parcel shipments are the responsibility of freight forwarding companies, from the moment they enter the country until they are delivered to the recipients. So people must contact them to find out their location. It is not possible for Customs to inform you by which route you will receive your package, so this information must be provided by whoever contracted the service at origin.