Trade With Cuba
In
October 2000, the U.S. Congress passed legislation, later signed by the
President into law on October 28, 2000, which changed the U.S.-Cuba
trade relationship by enacting certain exceptions from U.S. sanctions
legislation for agricultural and medical exports. The Trade Sanctions
Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000 was not comprehensive and some
prohibitions remain. The ban on U.S. imports from Cuba was not
changed by this legislation.
Cuba’s Food & Agriculture Situation Report
(March 26, 2008; .pdf)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can
I export to Cuba?
Until
all these new regulations are in place, what can I do in Cuba?
How
do I find potential buyers?
Can
representatives of U.S. agricultural cooperatives, trade associations, or
state
governments
visit Cuba and perform market development activities?
How
will I get paid?
What
is the current level of Cuba’s agricultural trade? What products?
General Agricultural Background
Cuba’s Food &
Agriculture Situation Report (March 2008; .pdf)
Cuba's
Citrus Industry: Growth and Trade Prospects
Economic
Research Service, USDA. April 2004
Cuba's
Tropical Fruit Industry
Economic
Research Service, USDA. April 2004
Cuban Agriculture
University of
Florida, Food and Resource Economics Department
Commodity Fact Sheets and Trade Updates
Cuban Market, Good for U.S. Grain (07/27/05)
Cuba's Poultry Market
Cuba's Corn Market
Cuba's Wheat Market
Cuba's Oilseeds and Products Market
Cuba's Pork Market
U.S. Foreign Policy, Travel
Guidance and General Background Information
U.S. State
Department
(country and
economic information)
CIA World
Fact Book
Export and Trade Guidance
Trade with Cuba will be
regulated, primarily by Commerce and Treasury Departments. Agencies will
be writing new regulations on Cuba. View current regulations at the links below.
Export licensing process
U.S.
Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security
Rules
on use of dollars by travelers and permitted travel
U.S. Treasury
Department Office of Foreign Asset Control
Eligible Commodities List
(.pdf)
Trade Data
Cuba imports about $1 billion in
agricultural products overall.
Download trade data from U.S.
competitors here.
European
Union Trade With Cuba
Canada
Trade With Cuba
Argentina
Trade with Cuba
China
Trade With Cuba
U.S. Legislation
The authorizing
legislation was signed by the President Oct. 28, 2000, as part of Congress’ fiscal year
2001 appropriation for agriculture.
Trade
Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000
For More Information
Sanctions
and Trade Policy:
Loyd Coonrod, Tel. (202) 720-1325, FAX (202) 690-1093,
loyd.coonrod@fas.usda.gov
Charles Marston, Tel. (202) 720-4376, FAX (202) 690-1093,
charles.marston@fas.usda.gov
Media:
Sally Klusaritz, Tel. (202) 720-7115, FAX (202) 720-1727,
sally.klusaritz@fas.usda.gov
Analysis,
Fact Sheets, and Trade Data:
Mike Dwyer, Tel. (202) 720-3124 Fax.(202) 690-3606,
mike.dwyer@fas.usda.gov
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