Costa Rica duty free

The following goods may be imported into Costa Rica without incurring customs duty:
• 500g tobacco.
• 5L of alcoholic beverages (travellers aged over 18 only).
• Goods to the value of up to US$500.
• Up to 2kg for sweets.

Prohibited Imports

Pork products, fresh produce, seeds and plants are not allowed. Firearms are restricted, meaning you must have a permit and declare on entry.

If you plan to take your medicine, make sure that you only carry the necessary quantity, which must be correctly labelled. You should also have a prescription from your doctor detailing the purpose and usage.

Prohibited Exports

The CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) treaty protects about 5,950 species of animals and 32,800 species of plants. It also forbids anyone from exporting these protected species from Costa Rica. For more information, see the CITES website.