Amid a pronounced food crisis, with shortages in government markets and high (almost unattainable) prices on the black market, many Cuban relatives abroad need to help their loved ones on the island and some are wondering how to bring ham and other sausages. on the plane on his return flight to Cuba.
It’s time to pack your suitcase (or suitcases, in the plural for Cubans) and many people are asking themselves: What requirements do I have to meet? Do I need special packaging? Does it have to be in a box? What safety measures should I take when transporting sausages on a plane?
You can take ham and sausages on the plane if you follow some health regulations, especially because countries ensure that certain types of diseases are not imported from other countries.
For example, products must be labeled in an understandable language such as Spanish, English, French, Italian or Portuguese. These must bear the seal of the health authority of the country of origin or come from countries whose animal health requirements are compatible with those of the island, such as: B. Spain, Italy, the United States, Canada, etc.
How do you bring ham and sausages to Cuba?
Amid the current situation, the Cuban government has decided to extend until December 31, 2023 so that passengers to Cuba can continue to pay for food and toiletries without commercial purposes, without quantity or value restrictions and without customs duties. . This is a temporary and exceptional measure to alleviate the economic crisis, but it has become widespread.
Many Cubans en route to the island try to buy vacuum-packed hams and sausages in duty-free shops at the airport and take them with them as hand luggage, as companions in the aircraft cabin. Others choose to transport larger legs in the belly of the plane or canned sausages.
The foodstuffs to be imported into Cuba are included in the “Other” section and up to twenty-five (25) kilograms of other goods may be imported as personal items. The value of the foodstuffs is part of the maximum amount permitted as non-commercial importation of various items.
Quantities of food allowed into Cuba according to customs information: Preserved food of all kinds: 20 kg, provided that the total quantity of all units does not exceed 20 kg. Food preparations (dehydrated or concentrated foods): 15 units, provided the total quantity is not exceeded. The quantity of all units must not exceed 5 kg.
The sausages can be checked at customs and must come from Spain, Portugal, Italy, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.