Voluntary Report - public distribution

**Date:** 2/9/2004

**GAIN Report Number:** CU2002

CU2002

**Cuba**

**Market Development Reports**

**Internet Resources on Agricultural Trade with Cuba**

**2004**

**Approved by:**

![](media/image1.wmf)Margie Bauer, Director

Caribbean Basin ATO

**Prepared by:**

Joanna Apergis, Marketing Specialist

**Report Highlights:**

Looking for trade regulations, market research, trade events, service
providers, or general background information on Cuba? This report
provides websites and links with useful information for companies
seeking to export U.S. agricultural products to Cuba.

Includes PSD Changes: No

Includes Trade Matrix: No

Unscheduled Report

Miami \[C11\]

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**The website and link listings in this report provide useful
information, which may be of interest to U.S. suppliers seeking to
export U.S. agricultural products to Cuba. While it is impractical to
provide a complete list of websites relating to Cuba, this partial list
is offered with the understanding that no discrimination is intended.
Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) does not assume
responsibility for the reliability or accuracy of any information made
available on any non-USDA website.**

**A. U.S. Government websites and links**

**1. <http://www.fas.usda.gov/itp/cuba/cuba.html>**

The following is just some of the information related to Cuba on the
**USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)** website:

-   Answers to frequently asked questions

-   Status of agricultural commodity trade

-   General agricultural background

-   Commodity fact sheets

-   U.S. foreign policy, travel guidance, and general background
    information

-   Export & trade guidance (with links to other U.S. government
    websites)

-   Eligible Commodities

-   Current Regulations

-   Trade Sanctions Reform & Export Enhancement Act of 2000

Moreover, **[http://www.fas.usda.gov/itp/sanctions.html]{.underline}**
provides:

-   Federal Register Notices for exports of agricultural commodities to
    Cuba

-   A list of eligible agricultural commodities under Section 902(1) of
    the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000
    (Public Law 106-387)

2.  [**http://www.cbato.fas.usda.gov**](http://www.cbato.fas.usda.gov/)

Reports on the market for U.S. agricultural products in Cuba and other
relevant information can be found at the USDA's **Caribbean Basin
Agricultural Trade Office** **(CBATO)** website. Click on the *Cuba*
link for:

-   Information on agricultural trade with Cuba

-   A list of eligible agricultural commodities for export to Cuba

-   An overview of the Cuban purchasing and distribution system

-   Reports on the food service sector, agricultural import regulations
    and websites for Cuba

3.  [**http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OFO/export/cuba.htm**](http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OFO/export/cuba.htm)

**USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)** link for poultry
export requirements and FSIS certification for Cuba. This link also
contains contact information on the FSIS Technical Service Center
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/OFO/TSC/, where exporters can seek assistance
on export requirements.

4.  [**http://www.bis.doc.gov**](http://www.bis.doc.gov/)

The **U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC), Bureau of Industry and
Security (BIS)** website assists U.S. exporters with export regulations
and controls. Click on the options listed under \"Licensing\" for BIS
regulations, or under the home menu option "Policies and Regulations,"
the link for "Export Administration Regulations" will lead to a separate
website which includes a database of regulations, a link for the Federal
Register and an e-mail subscription service.

5.  **http:// www.treas.gov/offices/eotffc/ofac/**

The **U.S. Department of the Treasury (USDT), Office of Foreign Assets
Control (OFAC)** gives an overview of Cuban assets control regulations,
guidelines and information on the Cuba sanctions program, including
information on travel restrictions to Cuba.

-   Click on the [**"Guidelines & Information"**]{.underline} link for
    Cuba under "**Sanctions Program and Country Summaries"** for a list
    of OFAC-Authorized Travel Service Providers which help disseminate
    the basic rules, regulations and necessary documentation essential
    for planning a visit to Cuba.

6.  [**http://www.usitc.gov/wais/reports/arc/w3398.htm**](http://www.usitc.gov/wais/reports/arc/w3398.htm)

The **U.S. International Trade Commission Report (Publication 3398)** is
a 360-page report published in 2001 titled \"Economic Impact of U.S.
Trade Sanctions With Respect to Cuba" that provides estimates for the
U.S. export of various agricultural commodities if trade restrictions on
Cuba are reduced.

7.  **http://state.gov/r/pa/bgn/index.cfm?docid=2886**

The **U.S. Department of State's** link to general background
information on Cuba offers details on travel and business, government
structure, economic conditions, and trade relations. In addition, this
link provides global access to official foreign policy information
including daily press briefings, recent health advisories, travel
warnings, and public announcements.

8.  **http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook**

The **Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) World Factbook** website
provides general and current reference information including maps, field
listings, and Heads of State in the Cuban government, as well as other
countries around the world.

**B. Non-U.S. Government websites and links**

9.  **http://www.cubatrade.org**

The **U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council's** website provides an
educational structure in which the U.S. business community may access
accurate, consistent information and analysis on matters and issues of
interest regarding the United States-Republic of Cuba commercial,
economic and political relations. The "Eye on Cuba" section
**www.cubatrade.org/eyeon.html** lists individual, downloadable reports
on U.S. trade with Cuba. The U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council does
not take positions with respect to United States-Republic of China
political relations.

####### *English only*

10. **http://www.cubanag.ifas.ufl.edu**

The **University of Florida's Cuban-Agriculture** website features
agricultural data, useful production and trade publications with updated
information on the agricultural and fisheries sectors in Cuba.

*English only*

11. **http://www.fita.org**

The **Federation of International Trade Association** website is a well
documented source for trade leads, news, events, and a link library of
4,000+ sites related to international trade such as a Buy/Sell Exchange,
Global Trade Shop, and a Directory of US-based Export Management
Companies. Applying "Cuba" to the search option can access information
on web resources, trade, and events specific to Cuba.

*English & Spanish*

12. **http://www.eclac.cl**

The **U.N. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean**
website promotes economic and social development in the region, provides
advisory services to governments, organizes conferences, and assists in
bringing regional perspective to global problems. For Cuba-specific
information, the "Search" option will provide a multitude of information
on Cuba's political, economic and social situation, past and present.

*English & Spanish*

13. **http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb**

# 

# Service provided through institutions with a current subscription. 

The **Proquest Direct** website service provides newspaper articles,
scholarly journals, and general interest magazines on a wide variety of
topics with special emphasis on business and trade topics. A \" search\"
of Cuba-specific topics provides a multitude of publications that will
allow users to quickly familiarize themselves with Cuba's historical
background and current issues.

*English only*

14. [**http://www.cubanwhitepages.com**](http://www.cubanwhitepages.com/)

An on-line version telephone directory for Cuba, the **Cuban White
Pages** website searches by name, business, address, city, or specific
province.

*English & Spanish*

15. **http://www.cofacerating.com**

The **Coface Group Rating** website showcases an international finance
program that helps SME's (small to medium-sized enterprises) reduce
credit risk. Currently, Coface provides credit reports on Cuban
companies. In the future, Coface may also offer risk protection for U.S.
exports.

*English & Spanish*

**C. Cuban-Based Websites and Links**

16. **http://www.cubaweb.cu**

The **CubaWeb** website presents an integrated system of information and
services divided into subcategories (business, events, culture, etc.),
guiding users towards the right area of interest. This link also
provides a news service covering the most relevant daily news events in
the various provinces of Cuba.

*English & Spanish*

17. **http://www.camaracuba.cu/otros.htm**

The **Cuban Chamber of Commerce** website is an all-encompassing
interactive e-community that provides user-friendly access to Cuban
based E-commerce sites in areas such as:

-   Travel Agencies

-   Banks

-   Insurance (business/personal/travelers)

-   National Hotel

-   Rental Car Agencies

-   Money Transfer

-   Communications (cellular, fax, e-mail)

-   Trademarks, patents and domain names

-   Online Shopping

-   Culture

Furthermore, **http://www.camaracuba.cu/Extranet/Incoterms.asp** links
to a detailed step-by-step explanation and pictorial showcase of INCO
terms, definitions and responsibilities.

*Spanish only*

18. [**http://www.aduana.islagrande.cu**](http://www.aduana.islagrande.cu/)

The **Cuban Customs** website presents detailed information on Customs
clearance legislation, requirements, procedures, and other information
pertinent to personal travel, courier shipment, and commercial trade.

*English & Spanish*

19. **http://www.ocpi.cu**

The **Cuban Office of Intellectual Property** website offers information
on patent/ trademark/ brand name registration including a list of legal
firms offering registration services.

*Spanish only*

20. **http://www.prensa-latina.cu**

The **Prensa-Latina,** an internationally recognized Cuban-based
newspaper, hosts this website dedicated to general topics such as
culture, sports, science, and world technology with special emphasis on
international politics and economics. (updated daily)

*English & Spanish*

**D. For more reports on Cuba, please check our website under Cuba:**

**Caribbean Basin Agricultural Trade Office**

**Foreign Agricultural Service**

**United States Department of Agriculture**

909 SE 1^st^ Avenue, Suite 720

Miami, FL 33131

Phone: (305) 536-5300

Fax: (305) 536-7577

email: cbato@cbato.net

website: http://www.cbato.fas.usda.gov

Margie Bauer Director

###### Email: cbato@cbato.net 

Omar Gonzalez Deputy Director

Email: omar@cbato.net

Graciela Juelle Marketing Specialist

Email: grace@cbato.net