Nicaragua duty free

The following items can be imported into Nicaragua by travellers aged 21 and over without incurring customs duty:

• 20 packets of cigarettes or 50 cigars or 500g prepared sheaves of tobacco.
• 5L of alcoholic beverages or liquor.
• Personal items, toiletries, make-up and medicines in reasonable quantities for personal use.
• 2kg of sweets.
• Gifts with a value of up to US$500.

Prohibited Imports

While nothing is outright banned, restricted items include fresh food, live animals, and plants and their products. A special permit is required for firearms.

Prohibited Exports

Archaeological items, artefacts of historical or monetary value, and gold.