What items are not allowed to bring into Cuba?
Prohibited:
all kinds of seeds, fresh animal or vegetable products unless prior approval has been obtained from Ministry of Agriculture;
narcotics, drugs and psychotropic substances except those for personal use and provided holding medical prescription;
all kinds of hemoderivatives;
explosives, firearms and ammunition unless prior authorization has been obtained from the Ministry of Interior;
obscene and pornographic materials; printed matter directed against the public order and the morality of Cuba and its revolution;
household appliances (freezers with a capacity exceeding seven cubic feet, air conditioners, any type or model of electric accumulators and heating/cooking plates, electric and microwave ovens, any type or size of electric frying pans, electric water heaters and showers, electric irons and toasters).
Passengers importing to Cuba other articles in addition to their personal items must fill out a Customs Declaration providing all the information required in this document.
If a passenger is carrying an amount in cash exceeding USD 5,000 or the equivalent amount in other currencies when entering Cuba, Customs Declaration must be presented.
Additional information on Regulations:
Passengers who temporarily import articles with a value over USD 5,000 in articles or cash must obtain a customs value declaration upon arrival in order to re-export such items or cash when departing.
