What can I bring?

You return to the island where you live from a stay abroad. You may bring personal belongings you brought when you left your island, such as clothing, a photo camera, or toiletries.

You will not need to pay ABB upon arrival, as these personal belongings are covered by the exemption for so-called returning goods.
For example: you live on Saint Eustatius and travel to the USA. When you return to Saint Eustatius, the exemption for returning goods applies to you.

Any goods you have purchased or received during your trip may be imported with exemption from ABB insofar as the value of these is USD 500 or less (refer to the traveller exemption).

Please note: the customs official may ask you to demonstrate that you have previously bought the goods on your island or previously imported these in a legitimate manner. For this reason, we recommend carrying the receipt and/or import document, particularly with respect to important goods.