Costa Rica Tariff Rates 2026: 10% on US Imports
As of 2026-07-24, US imports from Costa Rica carry an effective tariff of about 10%. This combines the 10% Section 301 forced-labor baseline (which replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026) applied to countries without a separate deal, with Section 232 metals tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum charged separately. Goods qualifying under the CAFTA-DR may enter with reduced or zero base duty, though the forced-labor tariff still applies. The 10% Section 122 tariff (effective Feb 24, 2026) expired at its 150-day limit on July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same day by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (10%, or 12.5% for higher-tier economies).
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Costa Rica Import Tariff Overview
Costa Rica trades with the US under CAFTA-DR, so the large majority of qualifying goods — including its dominant medical-device exports — enter duty-free. Goods outside the agreement sit on the 10% base reciprocal layer, the Section 301 forced-labor tariff that replaced the expired 10% Section 122 surcharge on July 24, 2026, with Section 232 metals at 50%.
The Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) entered into force for Costa Rica in 2009 and eliminates tariffs on the vast majority of bilateral trade. Costa Rica has transformed into a high-value manufacturing and services hub, and medical devices have overtaken agriculture as its top export category to the US.
Key Products Imported from Costa Rica
Top US imports from Costa Rica include medical and surgical instruments and devices, precision instruments, bananas and pineapples, coffee, and orthopedic and prosthetic products. The country hosts major medical-device manufacturers such as Boston Scientific and Establishment Labs supplying the US market.
Recent Changes
The 10% Section 122 reciprocal surcharge on non-CAFTA-DR goods expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff at the 10% tier. SCOTUS struck down the IEEPA reciprocal tariffs on February 20, 2026 (a $166B refund pool is being paid), and de minimis is eliminated for all origins. Section 232 steel and aluminum remain 50%.
Tips for Importers
Document CAFTA-DR origin carefully — medical devices and most manufactured goods qualify for 0% when rules of origin and regional value content are met, avoiding the base reciprocal layer. Fresh produce and unroasted coffee often carry 0% MFN, so classification accuracy is what protects the low rate; importers who paid IEEPA reciprocal duties in 2025-early 2026 should review CAPE refund eligibility.
How Are US Tariffs on Costa Rica Imports Calculated?
US import duties on goods from Costa Rica are determined by multiple overlapping tariff authorities. The base layer is the 10% Section 301 forced-labor tariff, which replaced the expired 10% Section 122 tariff on July 24, 2026 and applies to most countries without a separate trade deal. Section 232 tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum apply to metals imports, regardless of the forced-labor tariff. Costa Rica benefits from the CAFTA-DR, which can eliminate MFN base duties on qualifying goods — though the forced-labor tariff still applies on top of FTA preferences.
To calculate the total duty on a specific import from Costa Rica, use our US import duty calculator or landed cost calculator for a complete estimate including Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF). You can also compare Costa Rica rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.
Already importing from Costa Rica? If you paid the higher pre-SCOTUS IEEPA rate in 2025, you may be able to claim an IEEPA tariff refund. And if you re-export or manufacture with imported goods, duty drawback can recover up to 99% of the duties you paid — both are separate from the rates above.
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Note: Rates shown do not include potential anti-dumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD), which may apply to specific products and can significantly increase total duty. Consult a customs broker for product-specific rates.