Goods that can be imported to Cuba and you don't know it

They exist among people who travel to Cuba wrong criteria about certain types of goods who are thought to be prohibited or regulated from entering the country when in reality this is not the case. As a result of ignorance, passengers refrain from importing them for fear that the Aduana de Cuba They will be confiscated. However, they may be imported as long as the corresponding customs tax is paid, as follows: goods:

The most illustrative case is the limited use weapons, reflected in the Decree Law 262 of 2008. These weapons may be imported freely and without any risk by those passengers who use them in a trade or profession, or who also carry them Cuba to give to anyone. Among them are pneumatic rifles with caliber up to 4,5 millimeters, also known as Cuba Like pellet shotguns, these rifles are not prohibited, as long as they do not exceed the established caliber.

Likewise, projectiles for this type of pneumatic rifle, that is, pellets, are not prohibited, as long as they do not exceed 4,5 millimeters in caliber.

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It is very important for passengers to know that pellet rifles must be imported without sighting systems or any type of sights, as these attachments are prohibited and will result in confiscation of the sighting system alone. We recommend that if you intend to import Cuba A pellet shotgun is declared as a sporting item with a value of 10 pesos. Several passengers have already brought this type of rifle to Cuba, only to have them checked by Customs officers to verify that the rifle's caliber is within the permitted range.

Furthermore, among the weapons that are considered to be of limited use and that can be freely imported are all kinds of cuchillos (without gauntlets), knives, bladed weapons for combat sports such as sabers and katanas, weapons for underwater fishing such as harpoons, nail-driving guns. Decree Law 262/2008 does not establish any prohibition on handcuffs for police use.

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Portable equipment for searching for precious metals may also be imported.

28 comments on "Goods that can be imported to Cuba and you don't know it"

  1. Hello, I have a question about metal detectors. What does it mean when it says metal detectors must be within the permitted limit? How do I know if a detector meets these requirements and when it doesn't? Thank you in advance.

  2. Hello, can someone tell me if I can bring in a Perle pneumatic shotgun, but with pre-compressed air, the kind that has a tank to store the air?

  3. Hello, I would like to know if sporting goods such as paintball guns are prohibited by customs or if a special permit must be sought or if a club must be founded. Specifically, can paintball items be brought in, i.e., weapons and protective equipment?

    • My specific question is this: Swiss Arms brand P2 CO1911 pistols are currently sold in many countries. They come with five 5-gram CO2 tanks and 12 rounds of 1500 mm steel ammunition. Can this product be imported into Cuba?

  4. My question is simple (I think)
    I'll soon be a grandfather and I want to take my son to a stroller for the baby via the company TUI.
    Weight: 10kg and measurements: 43x26x87cm
    Can you tell me what price I have to pay in Cuba and everything I'm referring to?
    Thank you
    Jorge

  5. I imported a 4.5mm pellet shotgun and there are no problems as long as it's the right caliber and without a sight. You can still carry it disassembled and in different cases.

    • Hi Sergio, what's the procedure for importing it? Do I need to do any paperwork at the airport? Do I need to get any documents or anything? Thanks.

  6. According to a response I received from customs, the importation of portable metal detectors is not permitted,
    I don't know what Directorio cubano It refers to when it says (portable equipment for searching for precious metals.)

  7. I need to know what type of pearl shotgun can be imported into Cuba and the size or caliber allowed for free entry into the country.

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