Import guide
Import duties in Costa Rica: how they are calculated
Which taxes you pay when importing to Costa Rica and how they are calculated on the CIF value, with a step-by-step example.
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Practical guides on Incoterms, customs, freight and international trade so you can import to Costa Rica without surprises.
Logistics & packaging
Euro pallet vs. American pallet: which to choose?
Dimensions, uses and differences between the euro pallet and the American pallet so you pick the right one for your cargo.
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Customs
Pre-arrival vs. on-arrival (redestino) clearance
Benefits, drawbacks and when the advance declaration beats the on-arrival declaration when importing to Costa Rica.
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Customs & documentation
What the commercial invoice must include for customs
The mandatory information your commercial invoice cannot miss to avoid rejections and problems at Costa Rican customs.
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Logistics & packaging
Correct cargo packaging: responsibility and benefits
Why correct packaging protects your goods, cuts costs and avoids legal and customs problems in international transport.
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Import guide
Incoterms explained: FOB vs CIF vs EXW
What FOB, CIF and EXW mean, who pays freight and insurance, where risk transfers, and which one suits you when importing to Costa Rica.
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