Country Guide: Curacao

Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

• Passport
• Original Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
• Detailed inventory
• Certificate of Residence

 

Specific Information

• Shippers having lived abroad for at least 6 months prior to import may qualify for a duty exemption.

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Title / Registration
• Proof of insurance (must state the beginning and ending dates of the policy)
• OBL / AWB

 

Specific Information

• Shippers must have lived abroad for at least 1 year to import a motor vehicle duty free.
• The motorized vehicle (autos and motorcycles) must have been in the possession and used for at least 1 year prior to import.

Pets

Documents Required

• Vaccination Record
• Veterinary Health Certificate
• Pet Passport in Dutch or English

 

Specific Information

• Documents must accompany pets during travel.
• Pets must comply with all health regulations and have been vaccinated at least 30 days but less than 1 year prior to import.

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• New items (dutiable)

Prohibited Items

• Drugs and narcotics

Consignment Instructions

Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.

 

 

 

Helpful Website(s):

http://curacao.usconsulate.gov/contact.html

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_5430.html