🇦🇳 Netherlands Antilles
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Capital: Willemstad
The former Netherlands Antilles (former ISO code: AN) were located in the southern Caribbean and consisted of several islands off the coast of Venezuela, including Curaçao, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, Saba, and Sint Maarten. Politically, it was an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of the Netherlands until 2010, after which the islands were divided: Curaçao (ISO code: CW) and Sint Maarten (ISO code: SX) received the status of autonomous countries, while Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba (ISO code: BQ) are part of the Netherlands as special municipalities. The climate is tropical with low seasonal temperature fluctuations, high humidity, and a rainy season from October to December. Economically, tourism, financial services, trade, and oil refineries are of central importance. In foreign trade, exports of petroleum products, fish, and agricultural goods dominate, while food, machinery, consumer goods, and fuel are imported. The logistical significance lies primarily in the ports of Willemstad and Kralendijk as regional transshipment points. Transit functions exist primarily for Caribbean trade and as hubs between South America and North America. The national currency is the Antillean Guilder (ANG) on the autonomous islands, while the US dollar is used on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba. The strategic location of the islands makes them important nodes in Caribbean maritime traffic.
Customs / Import / Export (Rest)
Quick operational overview for international shipments. Depending on the destination (Oceania, Middle East, or other regions), steps, pre-filings and documents may differ.
Documents (typical)
- Commercial invoice (description, value, Incoterms)
- Packing list (weights, dimensions, packages)
- HS code / tariff classification
- Proof of origin / preference docs (where relevant)
- Transport documents (AWB / Bill of Lading) and potential pre-filing data
Process (simplified)
Common pitfalls
- Missing/inconsistent data → delays
- Incoterms/responsibility unclear → who pays/clears customs?
- Certificates/product requirements not checked
- Not enough buffer time for authorities/handling
Trade
Top import partners
- US
- NL
- VE
- CO
- CN
Top export partners
- US
- NL
- VE
- CO
- BR
Top import goods
- Erdölprodukte
- Nahrungsmittel
- Konsumgüter
- Maschinen
- Fahrzeuge
Top export goods
- Raffinierte Erdölprodukte
- Chemikalien
- Re-Exporte
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