Can you take travel kettles to cuba from the uk?

Question

Can you take travel kettles to cuba from the uk?

Answer 1

Import and Export restrictions change every month. Best is if you call the Cuban embassy in your country some days before you leave.

Answer 2

If you're going to an all-inclusive resort you likely aren't going to need it. In fact, most places won't allow you to cook in your room, nor will you have a stove or anything.

Answer 3

This is part of the list from the link below. Travel kettles may definitely not be a problem, especially when they know you are going on vacation to be used in your room. Most likely it won't be a problem as I know many who needed to take one with them and had no problem at customs. As long as they know it's for personal use:

"Cuban customs has lifted the restrictions on the importation of VCR and DVD players into Cuba. Starting May 1st, 2007 travelers can bring them into the country regardless the type, brand or model, including the built-in ones in other equipments.

Tourists are allowed to take their personal effects which include the articles (new or used) that they reasonably need for their holidays (according the length and purpose of the trip), plus: sport equipment, jewels, photographic camera, camcorder, cellular phones, blackberries, laptops, Ipods, MP3 players, video games, hair dryers, electric shavers, binoculars, one portable radio receiver, tape recorder, one portable music instrument and a sound recording device.

It's prohibited to bring into the country: narcotics, explosives, pornography, any item (including literature) intended to be used against the national security, animals and plants regulated under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, GPS, cordless phones (for the household) that operate in bands different than 40-49 MHz and 2,4 and 5 GHz and household appliances: freezers, air conditioners, electric kitchens and furnaces, electric ovens, electric showers, electric fryers, electric water heaters, irons (travel irons are allowed), toasters and any spare electrical parts for the above."

Answer 4

Check the "Cuban Customs" link at http://www.MyCubaFest.com for current restrictions. Electical equipment like a Travel Kettle COULD be confiscated at the airport (you should be able to retrieve it on your return to the U.K.)

Cuban Customs officials are tough when it comes to electrical equipment. They are not that concerned about you using it in your hotel but more concerned if you leave it as a gift to a Cuba.