Shipping from the USA to Costa Rica
From $81 · arrives in 7–9 business days by Economy or 5–7 by Express. All of Costa Rica is covered, and power is 120 V with US-style plugs, so your devices work as they are; a shipment up to USD 100 pays no customs duty.
What a box to Costa Rica costs
Prices are in US dollars and include receiving, packing and consolidation; no subscription and no percentage on the value of your goods — what you see in the calculator is what is charged.
| Chargeable weight | FedEx Economy · 0–7 days | FedEx Express · 0–5 days | DHL Express · 0–5 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb (0.45 kg) | $81 | $90 | $99 |
| 2 lb (0.91 kg) | $83 | $92 | $102 |
| 3 lb (1.4 kg) | $87 | $97 | $106 |
| 5 lb (2.3 kg) | $107 | $118 | $130 |
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | $143 | $159 | $174 |
| 15 lb (6.8 kg) | $185 | $227 | $250 |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | $237 | $263 | $289 |
| 30 lb (13.6 kg) | $354 | $396 | $435 |
What is specific to Costa Rica
Coverage in Costa Rica
San José, Alajuela, Limón, Liberia and every other city and town are on the FedEx and DHL network. Addresses in Costa Rica are written with landmarks and directions, so give yours the way you give it to local couriers, with the province, district and your phone number.
Customs and tax in Costa Rica
The courier rules as they stood in October 2026: an air shipment up to USD 100 (FOB value) pays no customs duty but does pay 13% IVA (VAT). Above USD 100: customs duty by product, from 1 to 15%, plus 13% IVA and an excise on some goods. The simplified declaration through the carrier covers up to USD 1,000; above that a customs agent is required. The USD 500 exemption every six months applies to shipments between family members, not to purchases. You declare and pay through the carrier, and the purchase invoice is your key document; it travels with the box from our side. For updates: the Finance Ministry’s AduanaFácil platform.
ID and billing
Have your ID number ready (cédula, or passport for foreigners), as the clearing party usually asks for it; add it to your shipment notes and we include it. No prior registration is needed for ordinary parcels. Your invoice is in US dollars exactly as the calculator shows, and your card converts from colones at your bank’s rate; nothing is added after payment.
From Oregon to San José in four steps
Sign up
Open your account with no subscription fee; your US address and personal code appear in your dashboard right away.
Shop
Shop at any US website and use our address as the shipping destination — the store treats it as a local address.
Receiving
As soon as your parcel arrives we photograph and weigh it, and you can combine several orders into one box at no charge.
Shipping
Pay for shipping and follow the box with a tracking number from Oregon to your door.
What shoppers in Costa Rica buy from the US
Questions from customers in Costa Rica
An air shipment up to USD 100 pays no customs duty and pays 13% IVA. Above USD 100, customs duty by product is added, from 1 to 15%, plus 13% IVA and an excise on some goods. You pay through the carrier, and up to USD 1,000 the simplified declaration is enough, with no customs agent.
No. The USD 500 exemption every six months is reserved for non-commercial shipments between family members: spouses, parents, children and siblings. Store purchases are taxable, so include the 13% IVA in your cost from the start.
The purchase invoice or proof of payment, and customs accepts a phone screenshot showing the amount paid. Your store invoice travels with the box from our side; keep a copy on your phone to show if asked.
Cosmetics, medicines and supplements are subject to Ministry of Health requirements, goods that need permits cannot use the simplified declaration, and used shoes are prohibited. Build your order around new clothing, footwear and electronics, and check with the Ministry of Health before buying any health product.
Economy takes 7–9 business days and Express 5–7 from the day the box leaves our receiving center, and the tracking number reaches you as soon as it ships. The carrier files the simplified declaration within hours of arrival, so paying the tax promptly speeds up delivery.
Other destinations in the Americas
We also ship to the Gulf, the Arab world, Europe and Asia — the rate table lists every destination.
Start with a US address and no sales tax
Open your free account, take your Oregon address and personal code, and ship to Costa Rica at a price you know before you buy.