the us office of foreign assets control (ofac). US Department of the Treasury and Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). The Department of Commerce administers sanctions that restrict the shipment of items to certain destinations and recipients, including a broad embargo on items to and from Cuba. Many shipments to Cuba also require filing information with the US. uu. census office. Before shipping any items to Cuba, shippers should consult IMM 510, 520, and 530, and should also consult Publication 699, Special Requirements for International Shipments, which is available at about.usps.com/publications/pub699.pdf.
In addition, before sending humanitarian gifts and donations to Cuba, senders must comply with the rules at 15 cfr § 740.12, or the rules for consumer communication devices, computers, and software at 15 cfr § 740.19, at which can be accessed at ecfr.gov. Items containing goods may be confiscated upon entering Cuba or returned to sender.
prohibitions (130)
coins; bank notes; banknotes; bearer securities; manufactured and unmanufactured platinum, gold and silver; precious stones; jewels; and other valuable items.
musical lyrics or cards that play a sound recording when opened.
perishable infectious biological substances.
perishable non-infectious biological substances.
radioactive materials.
restrictions
The maximum value of any item sent to Cuba must not exceed $200 or it will be subject to confiscation by the Cuban general customs.
remarks
Items that are not eligible for importation into Cuba may be confiscated upon entering Cuba or returned to sender.
global express guaranteed (210)
not available
priority mail expressinternational (220) price group 11
see notice 123, price list, for the most applicable retail price, commercial base or commercial price.
weight limit: 22 pounds.
priority mail express international: flat rate envelopes
Flat Rate Envelopes: Maximum weight is 4 lbs.
see notice 123, price list, for the most applicable retail price, commercial base or commercial price.
size limits (221.42)
maximum length: 59 inches
Maximum combined length and girth: 108 inches
safe(222.7)
Note: This country does not have insurance for urgent international merchandise by additional priority mail. international priority mail express shipments containing merchandise are insured against loss, damage, or missing contents up to $200 at no additional charge. Document reconstruction insurance coverage is provided, at no additional cost, up to a maximum of $100 per shipment. see 222.62.
mandatory customs forms (123)
supported articles
form/customs endorsement required
Correspondence and business documents.
form ps 2976-b placed inside form ps 2976-e (plastic envelope).
support the item clearly next to the shipping label as commercial documents.
samples of merchandise without commercial value.
form ps 2976-b placed inside form ps 2976-e (plastic envelope).
merchandise and all items subject to customs duties.
ps form 2976-b placed inside the ps form 2976-e (plastic envelope).
note: for shippers completing ps form 2976-b or an online combined shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-related data, no customs form is required additional because the customs information is incorporated into the form that the shipper must complete.
note:
coins; bank notes; banknotes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; travelers checks; platinum, gold and silver; precious stones; jewels; watches; and other items of value are prohibited in International Priority Mail Priority Mail shipments to Cuba.
reciprocal service name: ems — cuba post
country code: cu
areas served: all
international priority mail (230) price group 11
see notice 123, price list, for the most applicable retail price, commercial base or commercial price.
weight limit: 22 pounds.
international priority mail — flat rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Flat Rate Pricing Small Boxes: Maximum weight is 4 lbs. see notice 123, price list, for the most applicable retail price, commercial base or commercial price.
Flat Rate Boxes: Medium and Large: Maximum weight is 20 pounds or the limit set by the individual country, whichever is less. see notice 123, price list, for retail price, commercial base or commercial price plus.
size limits (231.22)
maximum length: 59 inches
Maximum combined length and girth: 108 inches
insurance(232.91)
not available
mandatory customs forms (123)
all international priority mail items:
ps form 2976-a inside ps form 2976-e (envelope)
international first class mail (240) price group 9
see notice 123, price list, for applicable retail price.
weight limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15,994 ounces for large (flat) envelopes.
size limits
letters: see 241.212
postcards: see 241.221
large envelopes (flat): see 241.232
required customs form (123)
form ps 2976 as required (see 123.61)
first class international service package (250) price group 6
see notice 123, price list, for the most applicable retail price, commercial base or commercial price.
weight limit: 4 pounds.
size limits
packets (small packets): see 251.22 and 251.23.
required customs form (123)
ps form 2976
airmail m-bags (260) —
I ship directly to a recipient price group 9
see notice 123, price list, for applicable retail price.
Weight limit: 66 lbs.
required customs form (123)
ps form 2976
free material for the blind (270)
Free when sent as First Class International Mail (documents only), First Class International Parcel Service, Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail International Flat Rate Small Boxes. weight limit: 4 lbs.
free when shipped as international priority mail items. weight limit: 15 pounds.
required customs form (123)
International First Class Mail Items or International First Class Parcel Service Items:
ps form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International Items (including Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail International Flat Rate Small Boxes):
ps form 2976-a inside ps form 2976-e (envelope)
additional services
shipping certificate (310)
individual pieces: consult notice 123, price list, to know the applicable price:
individual article (form ps 3817).
company mail books (ps form 3665), per item listed (minimum 3).
duplicate copy of ps form 3817 or ps form 3665 (per page).
bulk quantities: see notice 123, price list, for applicable price:
first 1000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
each additional 1000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
duplicate copy of ps form 3606.
certified mail (330)
rate: see notice 123, price list, to know the applicable price.
maximum award: $42.87
available only for first class international mail (including postal), first class international parcel service and free shipping for the blind as first class international mail or first class international parcel service.
acknowledgement (340)
rate: see notice 123, price list, to know the applicable price.
available only for certified mail.
restricted delivery (350)
not available for international mail after January 27, 2013
international money order (371)
not available
international reply coupons (381)
not available for international mail after January 27, 2013
international business answering service (382)
rate: see notice 123, price list, to know the applicable price:
envelopes up to 2 ounces.
cards.