Import Tax & Customs β€” Aruba 2025

🧾 Import Tax & Customs Guide (2025)

Learn how import duty works in Aruba, how our C.A.P. (Car Arrival Progress) tracking operates, and what happens from vessel arrival to delivery β€” all with one clear total in AWG.

🚘 1) Understanding Import Duty in Aruba

Aruba applies import duty (invoerecht) on all vehicle imports based on the CIF value (Car + Insurance + Freight). The rate depends on fuel type:

All duties are calculated automatically inside our Quote Generator. You don’t have to estimate them manually.

πŸ“¦ 2) Flat Handling Fee β€” AWG 1000

Be Forward Aruba uses a fixed handling fee of AWG 1000 for all imports. This covers logistics coordination, port documentation, and local handover assistance. No hidden fees, no variable surcharges.

πŸ›°οΈ 3) C.A.P. β€” Car Arrival Progress Tracking

C.A.P. (Car Arrival Progress) is our internal tracking system, fully integrated into your Client Portal. It follows every stage from purchase to pickup in Aruba.

πŸ“‘ 4) How Taxes & Fees Are Displayed

We don’t list individual Aruba government fees separately. Your AWG quote already includes import duty, port handling, and our AWG 1000 flat service fee β€” displayed transparently in your quote total.

πŸ“„ 5) Required Documents

You don’t need to chase or prepare paperwork yourself β€” our team already obtains most of the required files directly from Be Forward Japan and your shipping agent.

We handle and display for you:

You only need to provide:

πŸ’‘ Everything stays centralized inside your secure Client Portal β€” no loose paperwork or manual submissions.

πŸ“ž Need Assistance?

Contact our team via WhatsApp +297 569 3319 or email info@beforwardaruba.com. We’ll guide you through customs clearance and pickup scheduling.