The re-embarkation of goods intended to be imported into Cuba is a facility granted by Customs and is contemplated in Resolution 24 of the year 2007 issued by the Chief of the General Customs of the Republic of Cuba, in its article 19.
"When talking about facilitation, reference is being made to a discretionary power that the customs authority has to grant it to a passenger, therefore, it is not a right of the passenger."
Customs grants the re-embarkation facility to non-resident passengers whose goods, for one reason or another, cannot be imported because they do not meet certain formalities or special requirements.
"Conditions for the granting of re-shipment of goods by Customs"
–"The first condition that Customs takes into account to grant the re-shipment facility of a merchandise that is being attempted to import to the Island, is that passengers are non-residents in the national territory, both Cubans and foreigners."
"It is important to clarify that Cubans who have been residing outside of Cuba for several years, but have returned to the island within two years from the date of their departure from the country or have never let more than two years pass without entering national territory, as stipulated in national immigration legislation, these passengers are not granted the re-boarding facility. These passengers are legally residents in Cuba and do not have the non-resident status before Customs."
–"The other condition that Customs takes into account for granting the re-shipment facility is related to the type of goods involved."
For example, Customs never grants the re-embarkation facility, under no circumstances, to: internal combustion engines; vehicles with engines of this type; motorcycle frames; bodies; the fundamental part of the internal combustion engine (the crankcase).
Another example of non-reboarding without distinction of immigration status, Customs does not grant the reboarding facility for: parabolic antennas, their parts, pieces, components.
"Likewise, Customs never grants the re-shipment facility for miscellaneous items. This facility is only granted for durable equipment."
"What are the most common cases in which Customs grants the re-shipment of goods due to non-compliance with a formality?"
"When the passenger states that they do not have enough money to pay the Customs duties (Customs tax) for the importation of a durable item or a specific household appliance."
"When the passenger carries merchandise for which a permit or license from a competent authority is required, and said authority denies entry authorization to the Island. In these cases, non-resident passengers in Cuba are granted the facility to re-ship the merchandise. For example: wireless microphones." "walkie-talkies" "routers."Esta palabra no necesita ser traducida, ya que es la misma en ambos idiomas.
"We suggest checking for more information:" "Equipment that requires import permission Value and quantity allowed by Customs"
- When the passenger tries to import goods for which certain technical requirements are required, without meeting them. If at the time of Customs clearance it is confirmed that they do not meet the established requirements, the merchandise is retained pending re-shipment. The most common examples in these cases are: electric stoves (that are not induction), electric ovens (that are not microwaves), light trailers or towbars, electric mopeds.
"In no case does Customs grant the option of re-shipment for goods subject to a confiscation penalty. Re-shipment is only compatible with merchandise retention."
See also: "Goods retention at the Cuban Customs advantages"