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// Curaçao specialist
car export to curacao
Curaçao is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, but it has its own import rules and levies. Marlog handles your complete export process: from RDW export to clearance and delivery in Willemstad.
Regular
sailings to Willemstad
25+
years of export experience
A to Z
export & customs being handled
3-6
weeks lead time
// Kingdom ties, own import rules
Why you should import a car from Curaçao?
Curaçao is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, but as an autonomous country it has its own customs and tax system. That means import duty and turnover tax (OB) are due on your car when it arrives. Knowing this in advance keeps the process free of surprises.
Costs clear up front
Import duty and turnover tax on Curaçao vary by vehicle type and age. We give you an indication in advance, so you can weigh up the total export cost properly.
Reliable, insured shipping
Your car travels by RoRo or container from Rotterdam or Antwerp to the port of Willemstad. Marlog works with fixed carriers and arranges fully insured transport.
The right shipping method
For a standard passenger car, RoRo is usually the most cost-effective option. A classic car or exclusive model is safer to ship in a closed container.
LHD fits, import rules apply
Curaçao drives on the right, so European left-hand drive cars fit straight in. Age and environmental requirements do apply on import; we advise you which vehicles are admitted without issues.
// What we do
Our export services to Curaçao
You’re selling or moving your car to Curaçao; we arrange the rest. This is what Marlog handles as standard for an export to Curaçao.
- Export declaration with Dutch customs
- RDW (the Dutch vehicle authority) export and certificate of indemnity (deregistering the car)
- Road transport from your address to the departure port
- Shipping by RoRo or container to Willemstad
- Transport insurance and customs clearance on Curaçao
// The export process
How your export to Curaçao works
From the moment you get in touch to delivery in Willemstad, your export runs through six fixed steps. The lead time is usually a few weeks.
01
Documents and RDW export
We check your registration certificate, apply for RDW export. You receive the certificate of indemnity once the car is deregistered.
02
Pickup and transport to port
We collect your car anywhere in the Netherlands and take it to our handling site in Roosendaal or straight to Rotterdam or Antwerp.
03
Export declaration and loading
The customs export declaration is filed. Your car is loaded onto the RoRo carrier or into a container, ready to depart for Curaçao.
04
The sea voyage to Willemstad
The ship sets course for the port of Willemstad. We keep you posted on departure times and the expected arrival date.
05
Clearance and customs
Our local agent on Curaçao handles the clearance with local customs. Import duty and turnover tax are settled according to the rules in force on the island.
06
Delivery on location
After customs release, your car is delivered to the address you provide on Curaçao. You receive the documents you need for local registration.
Start your export to Curaçao
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// Costs
What does car export to Curaçao cost?
The export cost has a fixed side (transport and documents from the Netherlands) and a variable side (import duty and turnover tax on Curaçao). The table below gives an indication; the final amounts are in your quote.
Import duty and turnover tax on Curaçao depend on the value and type of the vehicle and are assessed locally. Marlog informs you in advance about the expected amounts.
// RDW export & customs
What we arrange in the Netherlands
When you export a car on a Dutch registration, a number of administrative steps come into play. Marlog handles all of this for you. For export to a country outside the EU, Curaçao lies within the Kingdom but outside the EU, you’re entitled to a BPM refund (a refund of the remaining Dutch registration tax, BPM). How much you get back depends on the age and the depreciated value of the car.
We deregister the car under export status with the RDW (the Dutch vehicle authority). You receive a certificate of indemnity (the Dutch ‘vrijwaring’), proving you’re no longer liable for the vehicle on public roads. This also protects you if the car stays in your name abroad for a while after handover. Finally, we handle the customs export declaration.
This document is mandatory for export outside the EU, serves as proof for the 0% VAT rate and forms the administrative basis for the export. Everything is filed with Dutch customs, so the transport complies with the regulations.
// Popular cars
In demand for export to Curaçao
From family cars to pickups: demand for vehicles on Curaçao is broad. Below is an overview of the types and models Marlog frequently ships to the island.
Toyota Hilux
Toyota Land Cruiser
Volkswagen Golf
Kia Sportage
Hyundai Tucson
Ford Focus
Suzuki Jimny
Oldtimer / klassieker
Is your vehicle not listed? We export virtually every type of vehicle to Curaçao.
// Choosing your shipping method
RoRo of container to Curaçao?
The sea voyage from Rotterdam or Antwerp to Willemstad usually takes one to two weeks. For most passenger cars, RoRo is the most efficient and cost-effective choice. If you have a fragile or exclusive vehicle, a closed container offers more certainty.
RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)
Your car is driven aboard a RoRo carrier and secured in the hold. This is the standard method for regular passenger cars: fast, cost-effective and proven reliable. Suitable for vehicles in good running condition.
Container
In a container, your car is fully protected against the weather and against damage during handling. Ideal for classic cars, exclusive models or vehicles that deserve extra care. Shared containers are possible to keep costs down.
// What suits your situation?
Who exports to Curaçao?
Export to Curaçao happens from all kinds of situations. Here are the most common ones.
Exporting one vehicle
You want to sell a car to a buyer on Curaçao or move a used vehicle to the island. Marlog arranges the complete export procedure, including the Dutch administrative handling.
Several vehicles
Do you regularly sell cars to Curaçao? We offer favorable rates for frequent shipments and handle the documentation for every load.
A car for family
Many people with roots in Curaçao send a car from the Netherlands to family on the island. We know this route well and arrange everything from A to Z.
Another reason to export?
Do you have another reason to export a car to Curaçao? Share with us, and we’ll be happy to help
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// What clients say
Our clients' experiences exporting to Curaçao
Export Advisor
Lucas
// Personal export advice
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// FAQ
Frequently asked questions about car export to Curaçao
The lead time for export to Curaçao is usually a few weeks, counted from the moment all documents are ready and the vehicle is available for transport. The exact duration also depends on the availability of sailings from Rotterdam or Antwerp to Willemstad and on the clearance time at customs on the island. With your quote, we give you a realistic indication of the expected lead time, including the sailing time. Keep in mind that the RDW export procedure and the BPM refund application take some processing time before the transport can take place.
As an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Curaçao has its own tax and customs system. When a vehicle is imported, import duty and turnover tax (OB) are due; the rates depend on the type of vehicle, the catalog value and the age of the car. Curaçao applies specific import rules for used vehicles, where environmental and age requirements can also play a role. We advise you before the export about the expected levies, so you can estimate the total cost properly. The final rates are set by Curaçao customs on arrival.
If you emigrate to Curaçao and bring your car as removal goods, exemptions or more favorable import rates may apply. The exact conditions for removal goods on Curaçao, such as minimum ownership period, length of residence and time of arrival, are set by the local authorities. Marlog advises you on this and makes sure the documentation matches the requirements in force. We work with a local agent on Curaçao who guides the clearance process and follows the correct procedure for removal goods too
For export to Curaçao you need at least: the original registration certificate, valid ID of the exporter and any financing statements if there’s still a loan on the car. Marlog handles the export declaration with Dutch customs, the RDW export notification and all shipping documents (bill of lading, packing list). For clearance on Curaçao, additional import documents are required; our local agent makes sure everything is in order on arrival. At the start of the process, we tell you exactly which documents you supply and which we arrange.
For most regular passenger cars, RoRo (roll-on/roll-off) is the practical and most cost-effective choice: your car is driven aboard and secured in the ship’s hold. For classic cars, exclusive models or vehicles of special value, a closed container offers extra protection against the weather and against damage during handling. It’s also possible to book a shared container, where you share the container space with other cargo, this can lower the container price considerably. Marlog advises you which method best fits your vehicle and budget.
Curaçao applies import rules for vehicles in which age and environmental performance can play a role. The exact thresholds and exceptions are set by the Curaçao authorities and can change. It’s wise to have it checked in advance whether your specific vehicle can be imported without objections. Marlog and our local agent on Curaçao know the rules in force and inform you proactively about any obstacles. That way you avoid a vehicle being refused or facing unexpected costs on arrival in Willemstad.
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