Pack n Send Blog

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Every country has restrictions on imports, exports, and moving items within the country.  It is a safe bet to assume that sending  things like drugs is frowned upon by nearly every country in the world, but some countries-- and even specific states within a country-- can have strangely specific restrictions that must be followed.  International shipping to Aruba is no exception to this rule. When sending items to Aruba, there are restrictions on transporting  hazardous and perishable materials through the postal system; it is important to use common sense when sending goods overseas, as perishable items and hazardous materials can cause severe disruption to the mail delivery system.

As part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Aruba is a place that relies extensively on tourist capital for revenue.  The people of the country speak Dutch, Papiamento, English, and Spanish quite extensively; this may be important if you need to work with the mail delivery system in Aruba. There are some important restrictions that are in place in Aruba, particularly because the island is home to a large nature preserve that must be protected from invasive species. Any kind of perishable food item, including fruits, nuts, dried, tinned, crystallized preserved fruit has to be certified as originating in the United States to be transported within Aruba and Barbuda.

Another important restriction when sending  coins to Aruba and Barbuda. There is a prohibition that the government has placed on coins.  Coins can only be sent to the region if they are placed in insured Priority Mail International parcels.  There is a complete list  of pricing guidelines and specific rules for the region available from the USPS; these rules provide an excellent overview of the general structure of the   services available to Aruba and Barbuda (including Redonda).

Always feel free to contact us with any questions regarding the process of sending goods  to Aruba, Barbuda, or any of the surrounding islands and regions.  The process can be daunting, but with help from professionals, it can be made much simpler.