Import from China to Costa Rica with a team on your side
Costa Rica has a free trade agreement with China, and businesses there increasingly import directly. We help you find the right factory and get the documents that make the lower duty possible.
- Main ports
- Moín, Caldera
- Air cargo
- San José (SJO)
- Sea transit
- 28 to 35 days to Caldera or Moín
- Currency
- CRC
- Customs
- DGA (TICA system)
- Product rules to check
- Technical regulations by product
What businesses in Costa Rica buy with us
- Construction materials
- Tourism and hospitality supplies
- Electronics
- Home goods
- Retail products
How it works
Begin with a sourcing report. Add negotiation, inspection and shipping when you need them.
Describe your product
Share a photo, a link or specifications. A single product is accepted.
Receive your sourcing report
Within 5 to 10 days: vetted suppliers with prices, minimum orders, lead times and sample options.
Choose the next step
Order directly, or have us negotiate, inspect and coordinate shipping to you in Costa Rica.
Typical project timeline to Costa Rica
- Your requestDay 1
- Sourcing report5 to 10 days
- SamplesOften 1 to 3 weeks
- ProductionOften 2 to 6 weeks
- Inspection1 to 2 days
- Shipping to Costa Rica28 to 35 days to Caldera or Moín
Typical durations only. Actual timing depends on the product, the supplier, the season and customs.
Good to know before importing into Costa Rica
FTA with China
In force since 2011. A certificate of origin can reduce duty on eligible products.
Pacific or Caribbean
Caldera is on the Pacific, Moín on the Caribbean. The best choice depends on the carrier and your location.
Customs agent required
Most commercial imports use a licensed customs agent.
Questions from Costa Rica
Can you ship to San José?
Yes. Goods arrive at the port and are trucked to the Central Valley.
Do you work with small shops?
Yes. Order size does not matter to us.
How much does a sourcing report cost?
A flat research fee covers one product, and each additional product is quoted as an add-on. The exact amount is confirmed before we begin.
Is there a minimum order?
No. You can start with a single product in any quantity. The research fee remains the same.
Request a quote
Describe the product you need. Within 48 hours, we reply with the next steps and a quote for your sourcing report.
No obligation. The fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Prefer email? Write to sales@klmsourcing.com