Items Prohibited by Post to 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

COUNTRY POSTING POLICY

Correos de Costa Rica and Dirección General de Aduanas handle inbound parcels at Juan Santamaría (SJO). Personal-import parcels under USD 500 clear duty-free; above attracts customs duty plus 13% IVA. CAFTA-DR preferential treatment for US-origin. Strict biosecurity: SENASA screens incoming agricultural / plant material. Prohibited mail: narcotics, counterfeit goods, CITES species. Pharmaceutical mail requires Ministerio de Salud permit.