Shipping Household Goods when Moving to Aruba
This information is prepared by IntlMOVE for IntlMOVE’s customers Moving to Aruba and Shipping Household Goods and or Personal Effects from USA to Aruba.
If you are moving to Aruba and plan to ship your household goods and personal effects, there are customs regulations in Aruba you need to consider .
Below are Aruba’s rules and regulations regarding the importation of used household goods and personal belongings
Required Documents for Shipping Household Goods to Aruba
Passport copy with entry stamp
- Residence Permit
- Work Permit
- Inventory
- Original Bill of Lading
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS FOR SHIPPING HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO ARUBA
- CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS
- All household goods shipments are inspected
- Used household goods and personal effects are duty-free if Customer has owned and used them for over six months and in possession of a Residence Permit or Work Permit
- Shipments of household goods must arrive within six months of Customer
- Customer must contact Destination Agent upon arrival
DUTIABLE AND RESTRICTED HOUSEHOLD GOODS ITEMS
- Alcohol
- All new items (invoice required)
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Weapons and ammunition
- Drugs
MOTOR VEHICLES
- CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE OF AUTO
- Used autos are allowed duty-free import if owned and used by the Customer for over
six months - Must specify year, serial identification number or engine number
- Documents required:
- Certificate of Registration (original)
- Title (original)
- Residence Permit or Work Permit
- Auto MUST be accompanied with household goods
PETS
- Health Certificate from veterinarian required
NOTE – customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to Aruba and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.
Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, IntlMove cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.
