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FedEx to Costa Rica — prices, delivery times, limits

How to ship a parcel to Costa Rica via FedEx. Indicative band for the country (34 € / 2 kg, 55 € / 5 kg, 92 € / 10 kg), typical transit time: 15–25 days, weight limit 68 kg, customs rules and best alternatives.

schedule Typical delivery time to this country in business days (standard service, or express for an express carrier). Not a guaranteed lead time of a specific carrier. Excludes weekends and public holidays.
scale Maximum gross weight for FedEx — item plus packaging. Exceeding the limit will delay or surcharge the shipment.
payments Indicative band for the country for a 2 kg parcel (standard), not the FedEx price list. Actual cost depends on dimensions, insurance and the carrier's current rates.
rule Customs duty applies on declared commercial value above 480 €. Applies to the contents value only — postage is excluded.

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FedEx to Costa Rica — prices, delivery times, limits

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Summary

FedEx to Costa Rica — typical transit time: 15–25 days (standard), indicative band for the country for a parcel up to 5 kg 55 €, up to 10 kg 92 € — not the carrier's price list. Carrier weight limit is 68 kg. The country is outside the EU: VAT applies from 480 €, customs duty from 480 €.

Destination
Costa Rica
Carrier
FedEx
Typical transit time
15–25 days (standard)
Price 2 kg (country band)
34 €
Price 5 kg (country band)
55 €
Price 10 kg (country band)
92 €
Max. weight
68 kg
EU
No — customs apply

Country band · standard

Indicative prices for Costa Rica

Weight Price Typical transit time
2 kg 34 € 15–25 days
5 kg 55 € 15–25 days
10 kg 92 € 15–25 days

Indicative band for the country, not an individual carrier price list. Actual cost depends on the carrier's current rates, parcel dimensions and volumetric weight.

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Indicative information — verify at source

Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Costa Rica.

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  • remove Premium price compared to EU carriers
  • remove Not cost-effective for small parcels under 5 kg
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Customs and VAT for Costa Rica

Costa Rica has one of the highest de minimis thresholds in Latin America — 500 USD (~480 €) for courier shipments. Shipments up to 500 USD are exempt from duty and IVA. Above 500 USD, IVA 13% and duty per HS code apply. Costa Rica is a stable democracy with a modern customs system (TICA) — clearance takes 2–5 days. Popular ecotourism destination.

Required documents

  • description CN22 or CN23 customs declaration (depending on value)
  • description Commercial invoice
  • description Accurate description of contents and value

Alternatives

Other carriers to Costa Rica

DPD CZ

DPD CZ

15–25 days · up to 31.5 kg

DHL Express

DHL Express

5–9 days (DHL/FedEx Express) · up to 70 kg

UPS

UPS

15–25 days · up to 70 kg

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