Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to Costa Rica
To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into Costa Rica: import duty is calculated on the CIF value. Import IVA is 13%. Costa Rica has a trade agreement with China (China–Costa Rica FTA), so many goods enter at reduced or zero duty with a certificate of origin. Check whether your product needs a local certificate before it ships. Machines must be configured for the local grid: 120/240 V, 60 Hz.
- Duty basis
- CIF
- Import tax
- IVA 13%
- Trade agreement with China
- China–Costa Rica FTA
- Conformity
- Check local requirements
- Grid
- 120/240 V, 60 Hz
What we handle for buyers in Costa Rica
- Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
- Certificate of origin under the China–Costa Rica FTA, so you can claim the preferential duty
- Documents and labels Costa Rica requires for your product
- Electrical configuration for 120/240 V, 60 Hz on machines
- Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
- Export crating, shipping and documents to Costa Rica
Does Costa Rica have a free trade agreement with China?
Yes: China–Costa Rica FTA. Many goods enter at reduced or zero duty if they travel with a valid certificate of origin, which we request from the factory with the export documents.
What voltage and frequency do machines need in Costa Rica?
The grid in Costa Rica is 120/240 V at 60 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.
Do I need a certificate to import machinery into Costa Rica?
It depends on the product. We check the local requirements for your tariff code and ask the factory for the documents before shipping.
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