🇦🇼 Alfândega e Direitos de Importação: Aruba

Factos Rápidos

Limite de isenção

$50

Pacotes abaixo de $50, isentos de taxas

IVA / Imposto

15%

CIF value + duty. BBO (turnover tax) at 2% on imports. Additional BAVP health surcharge ~1% and BAZV crisis levy may apply. Total effective consumption tax ~3-4%.

Tempo de Desalfandegamento

2-4 dias

processamento típico

Taxas de Direitos por Categoria

CategoriaTaxa de DireitoCapítulo HS
Electronics0-12% (smartphones 3%, laptops 3%, TVs 12%)HS 85
Clothing12-22% (garments 12-22%)HS 61-62
Footwear12-22%HS 64
Food products0-12% (basic food 0-5%, processed food 5-12%)HS 01-24
Machinery0-5% (industrial 0%, household 5%)HS 84
Cosmetics12-22%HS 33
Books0%HS 49
Toys12% (all toys 12%)HS 95

As taxas apresentadas são para mercadorias padrão. A taxa exata depende do código HS do seu artigo.

Processo de Desalfandegamento

Departamento di Aduana (Aruba Customs Department, douane.aw). Aruba is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, NOT part of the EU customs union. Import duties 0-22%. BBO (Belasting op Bedrijfsomzetten/turnover tax) at 2% on all imports. Additional BAVP health surcharge and BAZV may apply. Oranjestad harbour is the main port.

Tempo de Processamento2-4 dias
Taxa de IVA2% (BBO)

O Que Realmente Esperar

Small island heavily dependent on imports, mostly from the US and Netherlands. Customs reasonably efficient. DHL, FedEx, and UPS serve Aruba. Most goods arrive within 1-2 weeks via courier. Not a CARICOM member, separate tariff schedule. BBO turnover tax at 2% is very low (not a VAT). No de minimis, all imports taxed. High cost of living. Tourism-driven economy. Free zone available for re-export businesses.

Documentos necessários

1

Fatura comercial

Descrição do item, quantidade, valor, dados do remetente e destinatário

2

Lista de embalagem

Descrição detalhada do conteúdo de cada pacote

3

Declaração aduaneira (CN22/CN23)

Obrigatória para envios postais

4

Conhecimento de transporte aéreo (AWB)

Gerado pela transportadora ao reservar o envio

5

Certificado de origem

Pode ser necessário para taxas reduzidas (ALC/tarifas preferenciais)

6

Licença de exportação/importação

Para mercadorias restritas (eletrônicos, medicamentos, produtos químicos)

Requisitos de Licença de Importação

Required for firearms, explosives, pharmaceuticals, and certain food products. Excise duties on alcohol, tobacco, and fuel. Departamento di Salud Publico for food safety.

Certificado de Origem

Standard certificate of origin. Kingdom of the Netherlands trade agreements may apply for some goods. Not a CARICOM member, separate tariff schedule.

Itens proibidos e restritos

Proibido

  • xEntorpecentes e drogas ilícitas
  • xExplosivos e materiais inflamáveis
  • xArmas e munições
  • xProdutos falsificados
  • xMoeda falsa e documentos falsificados

Restrito (requer autorização)

  • !Medicamentos e produtos farmacêuticos
  • !Alimentos e bebidas
  • !Plantas e sementes
  • !Eletrônicos (baterias de lítio)
  • !Perfumes e cosméticos (limites de volume)

Rotas populares para Aruba

Perguntas frequentes

What is the duty-free threshold for Aruba?

The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Aruba is $50. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.

What is the VAT rate on imports to Aruba?

The VAT/tax rate on imports to Aruba is 15%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. BBO (turnover tax) at 2% on imports. Additional BAVP health surcharge ~1% and BAZV crisis levy may apply. Total effective consumption tax ~3-4%.

How long does customs clearance take in Aruba?

Typical customs clearance in Aruba takes 2-4 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.

What documents are needed to import into Aruba?

To import into Aruba, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.

What items are prohibited from import into Aruba?

Aruba prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.