Costa RicaCustoms Status & U.S. Trade Treatment
Tariff treatment, trade-agreement coverage, and live monthly U.S. import/export data for Costa Rica.
Tariff treatment, trade-agreement coverage, and live monthly U.S. import/export data for Costa Rica.
As of February 2026, the United States imported $940.2M/month and exported $834.3M/month with Costa Rica. This page covers Costa Rica's customs status, applicable trade agreements, and the practical tariff treatment U.S. importers and exporters should expect.
Costa Rica is a stable Central American economy and a CAFTA-DR member with a diversified export base that includes medical devices, pineapples, bananas, coffee, and electronic components. The US is Costa Rica's largest trading partner, and the country has attracted significant foreign direct investment in high-value manufacturing and services. San José serves as the capital and commercial center, and Costa Rica is recognized for its strong rule of law and business-friendly environment.
For HS-code-level tariff rates and duty collected on shipments from Costa Rica, see the product detail pages — each lists the effective tariff rate and duty value computed from the Census Bureau's monthly trade releases.
Full Costa Rica trade profile →Source: U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics. Data updated monthly.