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The General Customs of Cuba announced an agreement with China aimed at facilitating operations and bilateral trade exchange.
The director of the entity on the island, Nelson Cordovés Reyes, stated that the understanding is part of the modifications introduced by the recent Cuban Decree-Law “On Customs”, the provisions of which will come into effect in approximately 90 days, reported the agency Prensa Latina.
The regulatory update aims to balance the facilitation and control of customs processes, as well as to formally incorporate the figure of the Authorized Economic Operator (OEA) program for foreign trade and logistics operators, in line with international standards.
In his account on the social network X, Cordovés Reyes emphasized that the agreement represents an "exceptional opportunity" for trade between both countries and provides new advantages for bilateral customs operations.
On its part, the General Customs of the Republic of Cuba noted on its Facebook profile that the visit significantly contributed to strengthening the ties between the two institutions.
The Cuban Embassy in China confirmed that the agreement strengthens institutional ties and reflects the strategic nature of the relationships between the two nations.
Recently, the island published in the Official Gazette the Customs Regulation Decree-Law 108, a comprehensive norm that updates the legal framework of the sector after more than 30 years and retains the existing benefits for non-commercial imports.
Among the main updates are the formal incorporation of the electronic single window, the digital exchange of information with other organizations, and the Authorized Economic Operator program, an initiative of the World Customs Organization, which currently has two certified operators in Cuba and three in the process, the report indicated.
In recent weeks, the General Customs of the Republic of Cuba has announced that a new legal framework will come into effect starting in April 2026, which will redefine its structure, operations, and responsibilities.
Decree-Law 108 "On Customs," its Regulations (Decree 134), and nine supplementary resolutions were published in Official Gazette No. 7 of 2026, forming a regulatory package that, according to the authorities, aims to "modernize" customs procedures and "ensure a more agile, transparent, and professional foreign trade."
In its official statement, the institution assured that the measures are part of a "continuous process of institutional improvement," and that the new regulatory compendium "is in harmony with constitutional principles and the international standards promoted by the World Customs Organization."
The Customs promises "greater facilitation of international trade and new security requirements at the border," in the context of an economic crisis, declining production, and the country's dependence on personal imports and family shipments.
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