Each country has its own customs regulations and guidelines for the use and consumption of such products, and each country permits the importation of such products.
Among the products that may be imported are those of high technological complexity, which in some cases may not be able to enter a particular country without meeting certain requirements or exceeding permitted import levels.
In the case of Cuba, the fundamental criteria are the equipment’s compliance with the energy conservation policy that the country is implementing in the midst of the current crisis.
Allowed items
Among the items that can be imported are those for daily use, which can be imported in larger quantities than those for personal use, usually at an additional cost. These include cell phones, laptops, headphones, small-format cameras, and other such items.
Household appliances such as rice cookers, microwave ovens and fans are also in high demand for imported equipment.
Due to the energy crisis that Cuba is going through, Customs allows the importation of a wide range of air conditioning, refrigeration and LED lighting products (for their energy savings and great lighting power).
Items not allowed
Due to their high energy consumption, incandescent light bulbs and telecommunications equipment, which require the approval of the Ministry of Communications, may not be imported.
When importing cooking equipment into Cuba, what are the specific requirements?
In order to import cooking equipment into Cuba, there are several requirements that must be met by Customs and the National Office for the Control of the Rational Use of Energy (ONURE):
- Appliances must meet certain energy efficiency standards. This ensures that appliances do not overload the national power grid.
- The equipment must be designed to operate in Cuba’s climatic conditions, which means it must pass tests for resistance to high temperatures and humidity.
- To avoid electrical hazards such as short circuits and overloads, equipment must meet strict standards.
In some cases, it may be necessary to homologate the product to be used in the Cuban territory, so once this phase has been completed, an import permit must be requested through a Cuban importing entity.
Through the Ministry of Communications and the National Office for the Control of the Rational Use of Energy (ONURE), you can know and be constantly updated on the list of approved equipment in Cuba.
This information is published on their websites. This is where you can check the conformity of products before buying or importing them.
For equipment to appear on this list, it must have gone through the approval process, which includes energy efficiency and electrical safety testing. If equipment is not approved, samples must be sent to authorized laboratories for evaluation.
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