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  1. Importing Goods

Importing Goods

  • Overview
  • Personal Effects
  • Packages & Mail
  • Specific Imports

Importing Goods

Moving to Costa Rica or want to receive packages from abroad? This section covers customs rules, import duties, shipping personal effects, and what you can and cannot bring into the country.

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Personal Effects →

Bringing household goods and personal belongings when relocating to Costa Rica.

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Packages & Mail →

Receiving international packages, customs fees, courier services, and PO boxes.

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Specific Imports →

Rules for importing electronics, pets, medications, vehicles, and other specific items.

Last verified: February 2026
costarica.xyz

Your complete guide to Costa Rica. Whether visiting or relocating, find the information you need.

Before You Go

  • Entry Requirements
  • Residency
  • Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Budgeting

Money

  • Currency & Exchange
  • Banking
  • Taxes

Connectivity

  • Mobile & SIM Cards
  • Internet
  • Staying in Touch

Transportation

  • Driving
  • Renting a Car
  • Importing a Vehicle
  • Public Transport

Health & Safety

  • Healthcare
  • Safety
  • Vaccinations

Housing

  • Short-Term Stays
  • Renting
  • Buying Property

Importing Goods

  • Personal Effects
  • Packages & Mail
  • Specific Imports

Legal

  • Legal System
  • Bureaucracy
  • Family

Working

  • Employment
  • Starting a Business

Culture & Daily Life

  • Language
  • Social Norms
  • Food & Drink
  • Climate & Packing

Destinations

  • Regions
  • Activities
  • Travel Tips

Climate & Weather

  • Climate Zones
  • Seasons
  • Regional Weather
  • Extreme Weather

Sustainability

Emergency

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Last updated: February 2026