Is Hemp Legal in Cuba?

Industrial hemp is illegal in Cuba. There is no licensed cultivation program, no fiber industry, and no registered seed catalog that distinguishes low-THC Cannabis sativa from drug-type cannabis.

The Ministry of Agriculture has not issued production permits, and the Ministry of Interior treats all Cannabis sativa cultivation as a narcotics offense regardless of cannabinoid profile. Imports of hemp seed, fiber, and finished textiles into the consumer market are not authorized. Penalties for cultivation track those of marijuana, with sentences of four to twenty years for commercial-scale grows under the Penal Code.

Researchers seeking to study hemp would require special authorization that, as of 2026, has not been granted to private operators.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.