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Dom · 06-26-2008, 04:49 PM

If you purchase liquor or cigarettes at the duty free shops at the Airport in Aruba, do not believe what the sales people in the shops tell you about how much you can bring into the US duty free. They told us we could take 3 liters of liquor per person and 3 boxes of cigarettes (4 cartons per box) per person. This is not true. We were stopped by the customs agent and told that each person could only bring in 1 liter of liquor and 1 carton of cigarettes. Luckilly for us, the customs agent we had to see did not charge us for the extra stuff we had. However, he also warned us that there is a new director about to take over, and the new person is rumored to be much more strict than the current person who is running the show.

Liz - Aruba Lover · 06-26-2008, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dom

If you purchase liquor or cigarettes at the duty free shops at the Airport in Aruba, do not believe what the sales people in the shops tell you about how much you can bring into the US duty free. They told us we could take 3 liters of liquor per person and 3 boxes of cigarettes (4 cartons per box) per person. This is not true. We were stopped by the customs agent and told that each person could only bring in 1 liter of liquor and 1 carton of cigarettes. Luckilly for us, the customs agent we had to see did not charge us for the extra stuff we had. However, he also warned us that there is a new director about to take over, and the new person is rumored to be much more strict than the current person who is running the show.

Thanks for the update. I would hope that the new director will inform the duty free stores not to oversell to customers.

cindyo · 06-26-2008, 09:11 PM

Dom, Nothing like a bum sales pitch....thanks for the warning.

shivadance · 08-07-2008, 04:08 AM

was planning on getting some liquor at the duty free here in the states to bring to aruba (dont know how much is allowed) but I am actually flying into Curacao and then getting a flight to Aruba......anyone know how that would work with customs? Is it just better to wait until i get there and forget possible complications?

thanks

cindyo · 08-07-2008, 09:56 AM

With a stop over you can't buy liquor from you orig point. You can however buy liquor at your layover.

danadog56 · 08-07-2008, 01:43 PM

up until last year we were always bringin liquor onto the island because it is actually cheaper here, but last year we decided that the few $$ we saved wasn't worth the worry about breakage....we spent quit a few $$$ and this year I may have to re-think last years plans and bring some liquor in plastic bottles.......making slushies in our freezer for late night jacuzzi bathing is a must and it is amazing how fast liquor evaporates !!!

Jacki · 08-07-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by danadog56

it is amazing how fast liquor evaporates !!!

LOL LOL That happens to me too....

thehuges · 10-12-2009, 05:39 PM

is there anything tricky about buying duty-free liquor on leaving Aruba?

I'll have a stopover in Atlanta on my way to Seattle, so do I need to buy the booze and then pack it into my checked bags? Or do they do a good enough job of packing it at the DF store?

Is the allowance coming in to the U.S. 1 liter per person?

I go to the DF store before the U.S. customs checkpoint, correct?

ok ONE more question ... is anything at Aruba DF a particularly good bargain?

I know, so many questions ... thanks for any responses to any or all of them.

*Andrea J.* · 10-12-2009, 05:45 PM

the Baileys Irish Creme is a good deal at aruba duty free
that is all i look at sorry.

correct you go to the duty free during your trek thru the aruba airport.....
they wrap it sufficiently/appropriately.

i am uncertain of the allowance

dh and i always each buy a bottle of baileys

they do wrap it in bubblewrap and then bag it.

*Arubalisa* · 10-12-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrea J.

they do wrap it in bubblewrap and then bag it.

Does it then have to go into your suitcase or can you hand carry on board?

06-26-2008, 04:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dom Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 115	duty free liquor leaving Aruba If you purchase liquor or cigarettes at the duty free shops at the Airport in Aruba, do not believe what the sales people in the shops tell you about how much you can bring into the US duty free. They told us we could take 3 liters of liquor per person and 3 boxes of cigarettes (4 cartons per box) per person. This is not true. We were stopped by the customs agent and told that each person could only bring in 1 liter of liquor and 1 carton of cigarettes. Luckilly for us, the customs agent we had to see did not charge us for the extra stuff we had. However, he also warned us that there is a new director about to take over, and the new person is rumored to be much more strict than the current person who is running the show. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Dom Next visit to Costa Linda in

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shivadance Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	another duty free question was planning on getting some liquor at the duty free here in the states to bring to aruba (dont know how much is allowed) but I am actually flying into Curacao and then getting a flight to Aruba......anyone know how that would work with customs? Is it just better to wait until i get there and forget possible complications? thanks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-07-2008, 09:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,521 Images: 138	With a stop over you can't buy liquor from you orig point. You can however buy liquor at your layover. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in Next Aruba trip in

08-07-2008, 01:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,617 Images: 13	up until last year we were always bringin liquor onto the island because it is actually cheaper here, but last year we decided that the few $$ we saved wasn't worth the worry about breakage....we spent quit a few $$$ and this year I may have to re-think last years plans and bring some liquor in plastic bottles.......making slushies in our freezer for late night jacuzzi bathing is a must and it is amazing how fast liquor evaporates !!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Okay, so here we go again,,,,,,11 months and counting.....

10-12-2009, 05:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
thehuges Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 9	duty free liquor leaving Aruba is there anything tricky about buying duty-free liquor on leaving Aruba? I'll have a stopover in Atlanta on my way to Seattle, so do I need to buy the booze and then pack it into my checked bags? Or do they do a good enough job of packing it at the DF store? Is the allowance coming in to the U.S. 1 liter per person? I go to the DF store before the U.S. customs checkpoint, correct? ok ONE more question ... is anything at Aruba DF a particularly good bargain? I know, so many questions ... thanks for any responses to any or all of them. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

10-12-2009, 05:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,007 Images: 74	the Baileys Irish Creme is a good deal at aruba duty free that is all i look at sorry. correct you go to the duty free during your trek thru the aruba airport..... they wrap it sufficiently/appropriately. i am uncertain of the allowance dh and i always each buy a bottle of baileys they do wrap it in bubblewrap and then bag it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.