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This video outlines the holidays to avoid, commodity restrictions, basic documents and provides important Costa Rican international shipping resource links.
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We have prepared general step by step instruction on shipping an international package.
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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.
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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)
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Useful Links On Costa Rica: Costa Rican Export Information From The Latin America Database Export.Gov |
Good Luck and Good Shipping
Your How To Ship Advisor
Basic Documents Needed for Importing into Costa Rica
Commercial Invoice Remember that invoices on company letterhead are preferred.
DHL, FEDEX, UPS Country Links
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Fedex International Costa Rica
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