Cuban Customs reminds that benefits for importing food, hygiene and medical supplies end in June

The General Customs of the Republic of Cuba He recalled that the extension of customs facilities that allow the import without value limits and tax free of a group of essential products in the country ends in June.

"The importation of food, hygiene, medicines and medical supplies, without a commercial nature as luggage accompanied by passengers, is extended until June 30, 2024, without limits on its value and exempt from the payment of Customs Tax"; said the state institution on Facebook.

They explained that the benefit is applied on the condition that these items are presented to Customs in packages separated from the rest of the luggage.

This information from Cuban Customs is a reminder to travelers They plan to visit the island in the summer. It is very likely that the benefit will be extended for a new period, but if you plan to travel to Cuba on vacation you should keep an eye on this issue.

In January the Cuban government imposed new regulations that prohibit the importation of some foods such as unpasteurized dairy products. Nor will it be possible to import meat that is not vacuum packed or that comes from wild fauna.

The regime warned that it will impose rigorous controls on importers, suppliers from different countries, and travelers. However, in the context of shortages in the country, they assured that they will facilitate the entry of meat and dairy products from countries with adequate animal health standards.

This includes canned beef, pork and poultry meat, as well as fresh, frozen and semi-processed meats such as hamburgers and sausages from countries such as Spain, the United States and Brazil.

The import of seafood and dairy products is also allowed, including milk powder and mature cheeses from various geographies. In all cases, these products must be properly sealed and labeled to avoid controversy with Customs at the ports of entry to the country.

In recent times, the government authorized for the first time the free importation of food, medicine and hygiene products, without tariff payment or limits, three days after the outbreak of July 11, 2021.

The measure was approved to make up for the product deficit in the country. The authorities have continued to extend it successively, but facing summer the situation could change.