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UPS to Costa Rica — prices, delivery times, limits
How to ship a parcel to Costa Rica via UPS. Indicative prices (75 € / 2 kg, 121 € / 5 kg, 202 € / 10 kg), delivery time 1–3 days, weight limit 70 kg, customs rules and best alternatives.
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UPS to Costa Rica — prices, delivery times, limits
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UPS to Costa Rica: standard delivery 1–3 days, indicative price for up to 5 kg is 121 €, up to 10 kg 202 €. Carrier weight limit is 70 kg. Country is outside the EU — VAT applies from 480 €, customs duty from 480 €.
- Destination
- Costa Rica
- Carrier
- UPS
- Delivery time
- 1–3 days
- Price 2 kg
- 75 €
- Price 5 kg
- 121 €
- Price 10 kg
- 202 €
- Max. weight
- 70 kg
- EU
- No — customs apply
UPS price guide
Indicative prices for Costa Rica
| Weight | Price | Delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 75 € | 1–3 days |
| 5 kg | 121 € | 1–3 days |
| 10 kg | 202 € | 1–3 days |
Prices are indicative, derived from reference rates for Costa Rica and the carrier's cost profile. 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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link Sources & methodologyWhy UPS
- check Worldwide coverage in 220+ countries
- check UPS Saver express service (1–3 days outside EU)
- check Largest size allowances of any major carrier
Watch out for
- remove Premium pricing
- remove Account required; more complex for private senders
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
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