Minimal due to U.S. embargo on Cuba since 1962, with limited exceptions for humanitarian goods.
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
N/A
Not applicable due to U.S.-Cuba trade restrictions and embargo policies.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
Limited Trade Activity for Selenium Between US and Cuba
There are no significant recent reports on Selenium (HS Code: 280490) trade between the United States and Cuba due to ongoing trade restrictions under the U.S. embargo.
October 2023
Impact: Trade remains heavily restricted, with no notable imports or exports of Selenium reported between the two countries.
Historical Context of US-Cuba Trade Barriers
General trade news highlights that the U.S. embargo on Cuba, in place since 1960, continues to block most commodity trades, including niche products like Selenium.
September 2023
Impact: The embargo prevents any meaningful Selenium trade, with no recent data indicating exceptions or special licenses for this commodity.
No Specific Selenium Trade Developments
Trade databases and news outlets report no specific developments or transactions involving Selenium between the U.S. and Cuba in recent months.
August 2023
Impact: Absence of trade activity continues to reflect broader policy constraints, with no impact on Selenium market dynamics between the two nations.
Policy Updates
U.S. Maintains Embargo on Cuba with No Exceptions for Selenium
The U.S. Department of Commerce and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) have not issued any new exemptions or licenses for Selenium trade with Cuba under the existing embargo framework.
Date: October 2023
Cuba Sanctions Review by U.S. Administration
The Biden administration continues to review certain aspects of Cuba sanctions but has not announced changes affecting industrial materials like Selenium.
