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From US

Average cost: US$31.18

Average delivery time: 13 working days

From HK

Average cost: HK$493.01

Average delivery time: 17 working days

From SG

Average cost: SG$88.68

Average delivery time: 6 working days

From AU

Average cost: AUD$59.41

Average delivery time: 6 working days

Costa Rica Shipping Tips & Information

Get helpful insights before you ship, including courier options, delivery expectations, and key regulations.

Top courier services when shipping to Costa Rica include, USPS First Class International, Hong Kong Post - AirMailTracking & FedEx - International Priority.

When shipping to Costa Rica, ensure you pack shipments securely. See our guide.

Popular eCommerce platforms in Costa Rica are eBay, Shopify & Magento.

Payment methods used by Costa Rica are Bank card & cash on delivery

Consumers generally don't expect free shipping in Costa Rica.

Saturday and Sunday are considered non-working days. You may experience delays for your shipments on these days.

Public holidays are also considered as non-working days. Please refer to the country's official Public Holiday page for specific holiday dates.

Costa Rica Import Tax & Custom Fees

Gain clarity on applicable fees and learn how to accurately calculate the costs associated with international shipments.

Duties & Tax Details for Costa Rica

Currency:

Costa Rican colon (CRC)

Calculation Method:

CIF

Tax Threshold:

0 USD

Tax (VAT/GST):

13%

Duty Threshold:

0 USD

Import Duty Product Categories

Check import duty rates by product category before shipping

Category
Import Duty (%)
Category
Import Duty (%)
Mobiles
0%
Tablets
0%
Computers
0%
Cameras
0%
Accessories
0%
Accessories (Battery)
0%
Health & Beauty
14%
Fashion
14%
Watches
14%
Jewelry
0%
Pets Accessories
14%
Dry Food & Supplements
14%
Home Appliances
14%
Home Decor
14%
Toys
14%
Sports
9%
Luggage
14%
Audio Video
14%
Documents
0%
Gaming
0%
Books & Collectibles
0%

We aim to keep this information accurate, but it may change anytime

Essential Documents When Sending Package to Costa Rica

Stay informed about restricted and prohibited items to ensure your shipments meet customs requirements and avoid delays.

Battery Statement

Commercial Invoice

Tax Documents & Shipping labels

Shipping Restricted & Prohibited Items in Costa Rica

Stay informed about restricted and prohibited items to ensure your shipments meet customs requirements and avoid delays.

Restricted & Prohibited Items

Alcohol

Animals

Chemicals

Currency

Drugs

Explosives

Firearms

Fresh Food

Plants

Seeds

Tobacco

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