Trade partner
U.S. Exports
$202.5M
U.S. Imports: $59K
Surplus of $202.4M (net exporter)
The United States imported $59K/month and exported $202.5M/month with Cuba as of August 2026, covering 7 product categories.
Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $13.5M from Cuba. In August 2026, the U.S. ran a monthly goods trade surplus of $202.4M with Cuba, exporting 3446.4× as much as it imported. U.S. goods imports from Cuba of $59K in August 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $72K.
Cuba is a Caribbean island nation subject to a longstanding US trade embargo, which significantly restricts bilateral trade and financial transactions. Limited categories of US exports to Cuba are permitted under specific licenses, including certain food, agricultural products, and humanitarian goods. Trade professionals must navigate the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) administered by OFAC and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) before engaging in any transactions involving Cuba.
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Trade with Cuba is primarily governed by the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) administered by the US Treasury Department's OFAC, and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by the Commerce Department's BIS.
Yes, certain exports are permitted under specific licenses or license exceptions, including agricultural commodities, food products, medicines, and medical devices, subject to payment and licensing conditions.
Violations of CACR can result in civil penalties of up to $65,000 per violation and criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment, making compliance due diligence essential for any Cuba-related transaction.
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Annual data from BEA | 2024
Services Exports
$362.0M
Services Imports
$538.0M
The top U.S. imports from Cuba are US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement, Plastic Statuettes & Ornamental Articles and Plastic Boxes, Cases, Crates & Similar Articles, by value in the latest month.
| Rank | Product | Import value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without AdvancementChapter 98 · SPECIAL CLASSIFICATION PROVISIONS, NESOI | $58K |
| 2 | $300 | |
| 3 | $0 | |
| 4 | $0 | |
| 5 | $0 | |
| 6 | $0 | |
| 7 | $0 |
| Rank | Product | Export value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $49.2M | |
| 2 | Articles Donated for Relief or Charity (Exports, NESOI)Chapter 98 · SPECIAL CLASSIFICATION PROVISIONS, NESOI | $28.1M |
| 3 |
| $24.4M |
| 4 | $22.0M |
| 5 | $10.7M |
| 6 | $6.2M |
| 7 | $5.5M |
| 8 | $4.6M |
| 9 | $3.3M |
| 10 | Commingled Food Products Donated for Relief or Charity | $2.5M |