Potato starch import duty into Costa Rica

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rate for potato starch (HS 1108.13) into Costa Rica is not yet sourced. This is the standard rate applied when no Free Trade Agreement preference is claimed. Source: WITS TRAINS (UNCTAD methodology).

No preferential rates have been sourced yet for HS 1108.13 into Costa Rica in our dataset. That doesn't necessarily mean no FTA applies — WITS TRAINS doesn't always publish AVE preferential rates for every combination. Check with Costa Rica's customs authority or your destination broker.

Costa Rica applies a standard VAT/GST/consumption-tax rate of 13% on imported goods. VAT is calculated on the CIF value plus duty. Some food products may qualify for reduced VAT rates depending on category — check with Costa Rica's tax authority for product-specific exemptions.

Standard formula: Landed Cost = Product Value (CIF) + Duty + VAT. Duty = CIF × duty rate (use preferential if you have a Certificate of Origin, else MFN). VAT = (CIF + Duty) × VAT rate. The calculator on this site applies the formula automatically — open the "Calculate landed cost" link below and enter your product value to see the breakdown.

No. The rates shown are indicative for planning purposes. Costa Rica customs makes the final classification and duty determination at the time of import, often based on 8- or 10-digit national tariff codes (the international HS standard is 6-digit). For high-value shipments, file an advance ruling with Costa Rica's customs authority before first shipment.

HS 1108.13 (Potato starch) is the 6-digit international code. Costa Rica may use an 8- or 10-digit national subdivision under this 6-digit parent — your destination customs broker will refine the code based on your exact product specification.