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Cubans hit with huge tax increases
Customs tax on baggage and cargo skyrocket for all those entering the country.
Last Modified: 04 Sep 2012 02:31

Arriving in Cuba has just become a lot more expensive for both residents and tourists who carry more than 35kg of luggage.

Customs tax has skyrocketed on some items from the equivalent of $1.8 to $10 per kilo.

Al Jazeera's Caroline Malone reports.

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