Customs Main Office Relocation: Closure and Service Updates
The customs office relocation its main office from October 25 to November 1, 2024. Learn about temporary closures and service updates.
Customs Office Relocation Schedule
The Customs Department in Aruba will relocate its main office from L.G. Smith Boulevard 134 to Bushiri 25 D near the former Pricehacker building. The office move will take place from Friday, October 25, until Friday, November 1, 2024. During this period, the customs office relocation will cause a temporary closure of services, affecting several operations. It’s essential for individuals and businesses to be aware of the service interruptions during this timeframe to avoid any inconvenience.
Temporary Closure and Service Interruptions
The customs office relocation will result in the office being completely closed from noon on Friday, October 25, until Friday, November 1, 2024. The main office will not be operational during this period, and specific services such as Asycuda, a system widely used for customs procedures, will also experience disruptions.
The Asycuda system will remain operational only at specific customs sections during the move, such as at the airport, Aircargo, and Barcadera customs sections on Friday, October 25. However, there will be no Asycuda services available on Saturday, October 26, or Sunday, October 27.
Resumption of Services at the New Location
While the customs office relocation progresses, services will gradually resume at the new Bushiri 25 D location. From Monday, October 28, 2024, the Asycuda system and related sections like Asycuda City/Exemption will be back in operation at the new address. However, other services provided by the main customs office will resume fully starting on Monday, November 4, 2024. It is important to plan accordingly to avoid disruptions in customs-related activities.
Impact of the Relocation on Businesses and Individuals
The temporary closure caused by the customs office relocated may affect businesses and individuals who rely on customs clearance and other services. Planning ahead and scheduling customs-related tasks either before or after the relocation period is crucial to avoid any delays. For those dependent on the Asycuda system for imports and exports, the brief system outage on October 26 and 27 is especially important to note.
Key Dates to Remember for the Customs Office Relocation
To ensure you are prepared for the customs office relocation and the associated service disruptions, keep these key dates in mind:
- October 25, 2024: Asycuda operational only at airport, Aircargo, and Barcadera customs sections.
- October 26-27, 2024: No Asycuda system operations.
- October 28, 2024: Asycuda system resumes at the new location (Bushiri 25 D).
- November 4, 2024: Full resumption of all services at the new main customs office.
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