Country Guide: Curacao
Updated: November 24, 2015
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