For this they have a plan of activities that ranges from the design of the identifying image of the 60th Anniversary, the socialization of its history, conversations with former State Security agents who worked there to prevent criminal actions and retirees from the institution; flagging of the Youth Detachment, visits to historical places, sports and knowledge meetings, and the positioning of the label #60AduanaSocialista. All this accompanied by a cultural Gala that will be offered on February 2 and the great Central Act scheduled for February 3 at 3:00 p.m.
"We have dedicated this 60th Anniversary particularly to the youth, which for us is vital that they remain at the forefront," said the head of the General Customs of the Republic, Nelson E. Cordovés Reyes, in a meeting with the press.
Also present were Enrique Díaz Rodríguez, First Vice Chief; Wiliam Pérez González, Deputy Head of AGR; José Luis Muñoz Toca, AGR Deputy Head; Yamila Martínez Morales, General Director of Customs Processes; Yudier Alarcón Sánchez, Head of the Department of Institutional Communication; Ernesto M. Valdespino Rivero, Head of the Department of Attention to the Population.
In addition to the actions for the 60th Anniversary, some issues that occur with the new measures that have been approved to advance the recovery of the economy were also discussed.
Among the main actions and impact of these measures is the application of the alternative value-weight method of non-commercial imports made by people through shipments. The import capacity for shipments from 10 kg to 20 kg was increased and the value per kg was decreased from USD 20 to USD 10; The exemption from payment was increased from 1.5 kg to 3 kg for articles to which the value-weight is applied, which represents a 70% decrease in the payment of the customs tax.
Other actions were the extension until June 30, 2023, of the import without commercial character and without limits in its value and exempt from payment of food, cleaning and medicines. The non-commercial import of power plants with a power of more than 900 watts was also extended.
Another of the measures that is in the process of being implemented is the use of the D'Viajeros digital platform, a digital declaration for travelers who arrive on the Island by air. There are still few users who have made use of its facilities, so there is an arduous path in terms of emphasizing the advantages of its use, which will mean significant savings in human and material resources in the future.
It was reported that as of this month all entities will begin to process their commercial procedures through the Customs Single Window, which will allow their operators abroad to quickly provide documentation and information to meet the required requirements.
Customs keeps the needs for technical detection means covered to guarantee security inspections of cargo, passengers and their luggage, which allows, in addition to expediting the border crossing, to identify the items subject to facilitation (toiletry, medicines, and food), reducing the average stay of travelers in air terminals to 35 minutes. In the same way, the presence of dog-loving units* at Customs controls is guaranteed, working by priority on the risks associated with the fight against terrorism and drugs.
“We maintain our priorities and we want to continue strengthening facilitation,” added Cordovés Reyes. "Making particular emphasis on the trade logistics chain, on continuing to facilitate the activities of our economic actors of foreign trade, with agility, with transparency, for this reason we are prioritizing the work in the Single Window, the certification of authorized economic operators, particularly from the Special Development Zone of Mariel”.
One of the strengths that distinguishes them is the joint work with other organizations and institutions. They are characterized by security in international departure. But if something defines them, it is humanity, being revolutionaries and being made up of young people willing to give everything for their homeland and to guarantee the security of the borders. The fact that Cuba is a safe destination is a priority for the General Customs of the Republic.
*Cinephile units are those made up of an instructor or driver and a dog -can-. They specialize in Explosives, Drugs and Money and belong to the Canine Technique of the Ministry of the Interior. Every year that body issues the Operational Certification to the different Dog Lovers Units.
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