U.S. Customs
U.S. Customs & Border Protection
All passengers departing on flights to the United States must be at the airport 2-3 hours before departure in order to clear both Aruba and U.S. departure procedures including the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) mandated screening of baggage and passengers. Upon arrival in the U.S., passengers will not have to clear customs and immigration again.
At check-in, passengers will receive one U.S. customs declaration form per household to complete before entering the U.S. Pre-Clearance Facility. As they go through the immigration process, they will be asked to present their passport as well as the Aruba departure card they received upon arrival. After clearing TSA security, passengers reclaim their baggage and pass through U.S. Immigration.
Forbidden items include Cuban products, fresh fruit, meats and plants. Both Aruba and the U.S. forbid the removal of marine life as shells and coral. Passengers are permitted an $800 duty-free exemption.
For further information, contact USCBP
officials directly at 588-7240, 583-1316 or 588-7640.
