What is Cuba's de minimis import threshold?

Cuba's de minimis threshold is set by Aduana General de la República (AGR); verify before shipping.

Is VAT or GST charged on imports into Cuba?

VAT 10% standard (introduced as part of 2021 monetary reform). State-managed import system limits commercial imports; personal-import allowance USD 1,000 per traveller (twice yearly). US embargo restricts most US-Cuba trade.

Who is the customs authority in Cuba?

Aduana General de la República (AGR) — https://www.aduana.gob.cu/.

What categories of goods are restricted from importing into Cuba?

Restricted categories include: Electronics over personal-effects limits (1 phone, 1 laptop, 1 camera per traveler); Pharmaceuticals (commercial quantities); Currency over USD 5,000.

What is prohibited from importing into Cuba?

Prohibited categories include: Narcotics; Pornographic material; Counterfeit goods; Materials counter-revolutionary in nature; Items violating US OFAC for US persons.

IMPORT DESTINATION

Importing Into 🇨🇺 Cuba

CUSTOMS AUTHORITYAduana General de la República (AGR)

STANDARD VAT0%

DE MINIMIS (USD)US$0

De Minimis Threshold

THRESHOLD (USD)

US$0

LOCAL CURRENCY

Commercial parcels assessed at value

Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.

Cuba does not apply a personal-import duty-free threshold for most parcels. US OFAC sanctions restrict commercial trade for US persons; non-US persons can ship freely under their respective home-country export rules.

As of: 2023-01-01

VAT / GST on Imports

STANDARD VAT / GST RATE

Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.

Required Documentation

#	Document
01	Declaración de Equipaje
02	Visa/tourist card for non-resident travelers
03	Original receipts for high-value electronics

Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →

Restricted Import Categories

⚠Electronics over personal-effects limits (1 phone, 1 laptop, 1 camera per traveler)
⚠Pharmaceuticals (commercial quantities)
⚠Currency over USD 5,000

Prohibited Import Categories

✗Narcotics
✗Pornographic material
✗Counterfeit goods
✗Materials counter-revolutionary in nature
✗Items violating US OFAC for US persons

Special Notes

01US OFAC sanctions remain in force for US persons; tourists from other countries are not directly affected.
02Currency: dual system — Cuban peso (CUP) and the unified rate; US dollars accepted in tourism-channel businesses since 2020.
03Internet/cellular access is increasingly available but expensive; Wi-Fi at hotels and ETECSA hotspots.

DUTY CALCULATOR

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