How does duty-free work in Aruba?
How does duty-free work in Aruba? Aruba duty-free pricing ensures that shoppers don't pay import taxes, as prices are set by the manufacturer and any additional costs are absorbed by the retailer. Passengers returning to the United States and Canada are entitled to a duty-free tax exemption of $800 per person.
How much can you take on plane from duty free?
You may bring back more than your exemption, but you will have to pay duty on it. In most cases, the personal exemption is $800, but there are some exceptions to this rule, which are explained below. Depending on the countries you have visited, your personal exemption will be $200, $800, or $1,600.
Is duty free before or after security?
Instead, go through the security checkpoint, and then buy duty free items once you are in the secure area of the airport. Be sure the items are packaged in tamper-evident security bags before you leave the duty free shop.
Do Americans go through customs in Aruba?
Make sure to arrive at the Aruba Airport 3 hours before your scheduled departure time. You will go through both a local Aruban passport and customs control, followed by a similar process at the US Customs & Border Protection (second passport and custom control) as US customs pre-clearance is available in Aruba.
How much cash can you bring into Aruba?
Travelling with luggage If you enter or leave Aruba with more than AWG. 20,000,- in cash or securities, or the equivalent thereof in foreign currencies, you must notify this to the Customs Department (Departamento di Aduana). You'll need a *MOT form (*Unusual Transactions).
What can I not bring back from Aruba?
It is illegal to take out any conch shells, sea stars, turtle eggs and/or any form of coral. No liquids, gels, and/or aerosols are permitted except when packed in a clear transparent resealable 1 quart (1 liter) size plastic bag. Liquids, gels, and/or aerosols in containers of 3.4 oz.
Can I pack liquor in my checked bag to Aruba?
Those containing more than 24%, but not more than 70% alcohol in retail packaging are limited to 5 L (1.3 gal.) per person and 5 L (1.3 gal.) per container in checked baggage. Those containing more than 70% alcohol (more than “140 proof”) may not be carried onboard passenger-carrying aircraft.
Is shopping cheaper in Aruba?
Aruba is often called the shopping paradise of the Caribbean and for good reason! Aruba is a virtual nirvana for shoppers, with a greater selection of international brand name products than anywhere else in the Caribbean or South America, and prices that are 10% - 35% lower than in the United States!