Here is what we find on the website of the Veterinary Institute of Cuba:
"The National Veterinary Services and the National Phytosanitary Services of the Ministry of Agriculture are pleased to inform you of the animal and plant health regulations governing the introduction into our territory of animals, plants or by-products of animal and/or plant origin, as well as organic products and any other product capable of transmitting animal and/or plant diseases.
These regulations aim to prevent the introduction of harmful organisms and diseases dangerous to our economy, flora and fauna.
Complete ban:
• Live animals, except cats and cats vaccinated against rabies and subject to an official veterinary certificate issued in the country of origin
• Fresh, frozen, dehydrated (dried) or salted meats
• Sausages and other meat products
• NON-CUSTOMIZED fresh milk and milk derivatives in general
• Skins (leathers) and products not industrially processed.
• Soils or organic matter in any of its forms
• Plants or parts of plants, fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds
• Agricultural and forestry products
• Organisms or micro-organisms or micro-organisms harmful to animals and/or plants
• Organic products in general
What can you bring?
. Canned or sterilized pork or poultry meat; in the case of canned beef, only those from countries not affected by bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), as well as duly identified concentrated broths of recognized commercial brands will be admitted.
• UHT fresh milk, condensed and evaporated milk, powdered milk, salted cheeses, duly identified and fully packaged brands
• Treated ornamental marks of animal origin
• Canned vegetables from well-known brands
Travelers who, upon arrival in Cuba, carry products of animal origin / or plant origin are requested to approach the border veterinary services and / or phytosanitary authorities. Officials will be happy to inform you of the applicable regulations for each particular case.
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