International shipping to Aruba may sound intimidating at first. Like many other countries, Aruba has a variety of very specific restrictions concerning what can and can not be moved into the country through the postal system. You want your package to arrive smoothly, safely, and quickly--so how do you expedite that process?
It starts with a visit to the USPS website, which describes in detail the restrictions associated with shipping to Aruba. These include:
Prohibited and Restricted Items:
- Currency--this includes not only paper money, but also coins and banknotes; coins are not limited to those currently in circulation.
- Extremely valuable items, including but not limited to jewelry and precious stones. Note: these items can be sent registered First Class International or First Class Package International.
- "Perishable infectious or noninfectious biological substances." Medical samples, therefore, should not be moved into Aruba through the mail.
- Radioactive materials
- Shipping arms and ammunition into Aruba can not be done without special permission, and the recipient will need to have the appropriate paperwork in order before the shipment goes out.
If you're struggling to understand the ins and outs of international shipping in general or shipping to Aruba in particular, contact us! There's no reason to fumble around in the dark when you can work with a reputable shipping company with experience in international shipping. With an international shipping company, you can rest assured that your shipment will get the attention and help it needs.
Facts About Aruba: Did You Know?
- Aruba doesn't have its own administrative subdivisions. It's part of the Kingdom of Netherlands.
- Aruba has several major industries and exports. Live animals, animal products, art, and machinery are common exports. Profitable industries in Aruba include tourism, transhipment facilities, and oil refining.
- Items that must be imported into Aruba include food, machinery, chemicals, and crude oil.
- 82% of the population of Aruba identifies as Roman Catholic. Protestants make up another 8% of the population. Others are Hindu, Muslim, or Confucian.
- The Aruban floran, which has 100 cents, is the primary currency of Aruba.
- Tourists in Aruba will be pleased to note that English and Spanish are spoken widely, making communication easy. The official spoken languages, however, are Papiamento and Dutch.
- Aruba's temperature year-round is approximately 82 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a prime vacation destination.
- Tourists also love to visit the Arikok Natural Wildlife Park, which makes up more than 20% of the island.
- March 18 is the National Day of Aruba. Celebrations include the anniversary of the flag and the national anthem.
- Aruba also has a wide variety of wildlife, including marine life and a rich selection of birds that fascinate bird watchers all over the island.
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