Taking into account what is established by ICAO, in relation to the prohibition of transporting Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) in the passenger cabin, the procedures to be applied by the General Customs of the Republic were drawn up and put into effect, for their compliance. .
LAGs: They include: water and other drinkable liquids, foods in sauces or with a high liquid content; creams, lotions, perfumes, cosmetics and oils; gels, including hair and shower gels; the contents of pressure packs (eg aerosols), including shaving cream, other foams and deodorants; pastes, including toothpaste; mixtures of liquid and solid substances; mascara; lip gloss or lip balm and any other item of similar consistency at room temperature.
All passengers, when leaving the airports in Cuba, must transport liquids, gels or aerosols (LAGs), greater than 100 ml (3.4 oz.) In their checked luggage, that is, the suitcases that are checked in at the counter of the airline. If these LAGs are detected in hand luggage during the review, Customs is obliged to remove them, in order to comply with air safety regulations.
Passengers may transport in their carry-on luggage, personal hygiene items of liquid consistency, aerosol or gel, as long as these items are in containers or containers whose capacity does not exceed 100 ml and are one of each type (that is, up to 100 ml of a Liquid, an Aerosol and a Gel).
There are exceptions such as medications, special diets or other medical needs, in which case the passenger must show a prescription or medical certificate and that the amount is reasonable to the needs of the passenger and their itinerary. Milk and baby food are also considered exemptions, as long as the infant is on board the aircraft.
Liquids, Gels and Aerosols purchased in the Duty Free stores that are located in the last waiting rooms of the airport, or on board the aircraft, have no restriction for their transportation in the aircraft cabin, as long as they are properly found. packaged and sealed in tamper evident security bags (STEB). Having to keep them closed until their final destination.
TIPS FOR QUICKLY ENTERING THROUGH THE INSPECTION AND REGISTRATION POST.
Put all the metallic objects that you carry with you, including your belt, electronic devices, etc., in the plastic trays, otherwise it will activate the alarm.
Place in a separate tray the Liquids, Gels and Aerosols authorized to transport. Less than 100 ml (3.4 Oz / 100 grams)
If you bring liquids, gels or aerosols greater than 100 ml (3.4 oz.), You will not be able to enter with them to the last waiting room, you must deposit them in the containers located in the Inspection and Records Posts for their destruction.