What is the baggage weight limit for Cuba?
Cuba restricts total incoming luggage weight to 25 kilograms (55 pounds). If you bring more you could be subject to a 10.00 USD (1,200 CUP- Cuban Pesos) surcharge per extra kilo (2.2 pounds) up to a maximum of 5 kilograms. An additional allowance of 10 kilograms (22 pounds) is made for medicines and medical items accompanied by medical prescription. Prescription medicines should remain in their original containers with labels intact.
PERMITTED ITEMS:
You can take photographic and video cameras, personal DVD, PDA, CD and game device, cell phones, including ones that are GPS enabled (all are costly to use), laptops, MP3 players, hair dryers, electric shavers, binoculars, portable radio receivers, musical instruments, and sound recording devices FOR PERSONAL USE. If you take more than one of the above items, Cuban Customs may ask if you intend to leave them on the island. If you do, tariffs may apply.
If you take more than the equivalent of $5,000 USD in cash, you'll need to declare it.
PROHIBITED ITEMS:
Narcotics, explosives, pornography, anti-Cuba literature, stand-alone GPS devices, walkie-talkies, and items that might be considered weapons.
For peace of mind, we strongly suggest to put a lock on your checked luggage.