Importing Into 🇵🇦 Panama
Autoridad Nacional de Aduanas
7%
US$100
De Minimis Threshold
US$100
100 USD
Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.
Personal-import parcels under USD 100 duty-free; above attracts customs + 7% ITBMS. Colón Free Zone is the major regional logistics hub.
As of: 2023-01-01
VAT / GST on Imports
7%
Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.
Required Documentation
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 01 | Customs declaration form |
| 02 | DNFD permit for medications |
Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →
Restricted Import Categories
- ⚠Firearms (Ministerio de Seguridad permit)
- ⚠Pharmaceuticals (DNFD permit)
Prohibited Import Categories
- ✗Narcotics
- ✗Counterfeit goods
- ✗CITES-listed species
Special Notes
- 01Panama Canal hub; Tocumen (PTY) is Latin America's premier transit airport.
- 02Colón Free Zone (CFZ) is the second-largest free zone in the world.
- 03Panama uses USD as functional currency; balboa coins circulate alongside USD bills.
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