for three more months
HAVANA TIMES – The Cuban government has once again extended the date for importing non-commercial food, hygiene products, and medicines without customs duties. The Custom’s decision was published on Saturday, September 28, 2024, just two days before the current permit was set to expire.
“Food shortages and other product limitations persist in the country, stemming from the tightening of the (US) blockade (…) and the economic impact (…) of COVID-19 (…), making it prudent to extend these benefits until January 31, 2025,” announced Customs. The imports apply to accompanied baggage or goods sent via maritime, air, or postal services, provided that the packages only include the basic supplies described in the regulation.
This measure extends the previous deadline, which began on June 30th and was set to expire on September 30th. Like previous similar regulations, the decision is a recourse used by the Cub