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Passport (include all pages) for all members of the family

Inventory (in Spanish or English) indicating value declared for customs and showing complete contents of cartons and the exact number of cartons in the liftvan or container

Include brand name, serial #, model and price of the electronic equipment and electrical appliances

Document stating insurance coverage

Letter authorizing destination agent to clear shipment

*NOTE: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED ORIGINALS. COSTS FOR ANY DELAYS DUE TO INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT DOCUMENTS WILL BE CHARGED TO THE CUSTOMER

Used household goods and personal effects are subject to import taxes and duties, except for customers who are diplomats, members of government or international organizations and Costa Rican citizens who have lived a minimum of 24 months abroad (the latter one still pays taxes, but no duties)

All shipments inspected

New items are subject to very high duties and require an original receipt

Large appliances must not exceed one of each item

Computers subject to import regulations

Purchase Invoice, Instruction Booklets, and original Ocean Bill of Lading/Air Waybill required

Alcoholic beverages (only small quantities for personal use)

Narcotics and drugs

Explosives

Used tires

Pornographic or subversive material

Animal or agricultural products, plants, medicines, and large quantities of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and food require a special permit

Weapons and ammunition require an original invoice and registration at origin

A special permit at the Firearm and Explosive Department must be applied for

Import tax applicable

Must be for personal use only

Subject to high import taxes and duties, except for those customers described above

Amount to be paid depends on the value, model, year, cubic centimeters and extras

Documents required:

Registration Card or Property Title

Purchase Invoice

*Originals required for all above documents

If you are sending a vechicle to Costa Rica, a new law was passed as of June 7th, 2000 that all vehicles coming into Costa Rica must have a EPA Smog Test signed off by the Local Consulate from the country which the auto is being exported. Contact your destination agent for more information before sending a vehicle to Costa Rica.

Dogs and cats permitted

Documents required:

Anti-rabies vaccination

Health Certificate

Invoice indicating value of animal