ATTENTION TRAVELS! New controls in Customs of Cuba

The controls in Customs of Cuba have been reinforced, in 2025, with new security measures that impact travelers.

The recent opening of an office in terminal 4 of Havana airport seeks to improve load inspection and stop illegal trafficking.

The Cuban government has implemented advanced technology to reduce waiting times and increase control efficiency.

However, inspections have become more strict, especially for those who travel with commercial goods or sensitive products such as tobacco, rum and cash.

Terminal expansion 3

The expansion of terminal 3 of Havana airport has allowed the improvement of passenger attention.

This new area can receive up to 300 additional people and has X -ray equipment to expedite luggage inspection.

The objective of this expansion is to reduce waiting times in the controls in Customs of Cuba.

The authorities ensure that the improvements will allow processing a greater number of flights in less time, although they also imply a greater scrutiny of the luggage.

#Noticiasduana| Inaugurated at Terminal No.4 of the «José Martí» International Airport @Unodc_wco_CCP which contributes strengthening the capacities for the confrontation of customs illicit.
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– Customs of Cuba (@aduanacuba) March 2, 2025

More control over international loads

Terminal 4 of Havana airport now has an office specialized in international load inspection.

This department, operated under the supervision of the United Nations Office against Drug and Crime (UNODC), seeks to prevent illegal trafficking.

Functions of the New Office in Customs of Cuba:

• Strengthen the analysis of information on charges before arrival.
• Apply new security protocols to prevent smuggling.
• Ensure that packages comply with international regulations.

The authorities have indicated that the controls in the Customs of Cuba will be more rigorous in products such as vehicles, commercial packages and luggage containing high demand items.

Cuba reinforces its «zero tolerance» policy at airports

In recent months, controls in Customs of Cuba have allowed to seize illegal products in airports. A recent case reported the detection of 22 shipments of electronic cigarettes and sweets with substances such as THCA and HHC, from Miami.

Methods used in inspections:

• Use of advanced scanners.
• Trained dogs to detect prohibited substances.
• Chemical analysis of suspicious products.

Customs of Cuba has noticed that the measures of flexibility in tariffs have increased the traffic of unstalled goods. In addition, they have reinforced surveillance on travelers who transport large amounts of products.

What should travelers know about new controls?

If you plan to travel to Cuba in 2025, it is important to take into account:

• The controls in Customs of Cuba have been hardened.
• The luggage inspection is stricter with new technologies.
• Terminal 3 has been extended to improve passenger flow.
• The new office in terminal 4 supervises international loads with greater rigor.

The authorities ensure that these changes seek to improve security and expedite procedures at the airport. However, travelers must be prepared for more detailed inspections and higher restrictions on the importation of certain products.