How to Export to Netherlands Antilles
Import Regs.: Tariff/Taxes
The Netherlands Antilles (does not include Aruba) generally applies a tariff of 11.5 % on most non-luxury goods and for luxury goods a 28 % tariff.
* Duties of between 25 - 90 % are applied to 42 items produced locally.
* A limited number of items (transport vehicles for public conveyance, telcom equipment, intermediate materials for manufacturing) are permitted duty-free entry.
* Excise taxes are applied on alcoholic beverages, petroleum, and cigarrettes. Bonair and Curacao apply import surcharges varying between 8 - 57% on certain commodities.
* In addition to taxes, certain imports are subject to health certification requirements, including pharmaceutical, pesticides, narcotic and psychotropic drugs. In some foodstuffs, fresh meat, live meals are subject to inspection and specific health requirements. Local public health authorities will provide the specifics upon request.
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