This video outlines the holidays to avoid, commodity restrictions, basic documents and provides important Costa Rican international shipping resource links.

We have prepared general step by step instruction on shipping an international package.

Important Points on Importing into Chile from USA

Pro forma invoices are not accepted.

Non-document shipments to Costa Rica must include 1 original and 2 copies of a commercial invoice in spanish.

The consignee’s telephone number, if available, must be on the invoice. Original invoices are required by law and prevent Customs delays. Invoices on company letterhead are preferred. All other types of invoices could cause shipments to be delayed in customs.

Imports must be covered by a customs value declaration if the value of the goods exceeds 1,000 Central American pesos (US$1,000), with some exceptions.

The declaration of value must contain:
• information regarding all agents invloved (i.e. importer, transporter, supplier, intermediary)
• information regarding the goods (origin, description)
• the tariff classification
• the exchange rate
• the commercial invoice
• the customs value
• the place and country of shipment
• the number and date of the bill of lading
• the customs regime or procedure requested

Most products are subject to a 14 percent sales tax applied on CIF + duty.

Weight and Size Limitations
Size :Length 118 cms (46 ins), Width 88 cms (35 ins), Height 120 cms (47 ins)
Weight : Max. weight per shipment : 250.0 kgs (551.0 lbs),
Max. weight per piece : 50.0 kgs (110.0 lbs)

Your How To Ship Advisor

Basic Documents Needed for Importing into Costa Rica

Certifcate of Origin

Commercial Invoice Remember that invoices on company letterhead are preferred.

Shipper’s Export Declaration

DHL, FEDEX, UPS Country Links

DHL International Costa Rica

Fedex International Costa Rica

UPS International Costa Rica

Make your contribution and submit a video on other aspects of international shipping to Costa Rica!!