Importing a scooter to Costa Rica

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  • #166633
    lavemder
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    Anyone brought scooter from US or Canada?
    How much taxes have you paid?
    Are you using it? Is it hard to keep it safe and secure?
    Thanks for all your help.

    #166634
    costaricabill
    Participant

    yes, but how do you intend to “bring it”?
    my business, but depends on what size, brand, age, HP or CC?
    yes
    no
    ok

    more Q & A
    would I do it again?
    yes, but only if I had available, unused room on my container and thought I could sneak it in.
    otherwise, no! if there are 3 things readily available in CR, they are:
    1. bugs – all types, sizes and colors, very few border on being considered worthwile.
    2. opinions – all types, trusted and not, fewer worthwhile than “bug” category.
    3. scooters – new, used, old, big, little, good, bad, etc. Worthwhile, that’s up to a good inspection!

    #166635
    waggoner41
    Member

    [quote=”lavemder”]Anyone brought scooter from US or Canada?
    How much taxes have you paid?
    Are you using it? Is it hard to keep it safe and secure?
    Thanks for all your help.[/quote]

    My wife and I shipped two electric disability scooters down in our container of household goods from California. There were no customs duties on them as they are personal items.

    We have a small bodega (storeroom) in which we keep them and no, we are not currently using them. We both have issues with walking extended distances but have not used them on a regular basis.

    #166636
    lavemder
    Member

    The scooter we would like to bring is 50cc Honda Ruckus
    Do we need registration, insurance, special driver license?
    We have Cr driver license for car already.
    We thinking to put it into container..
    Any suggestions?

    #166637
    waggoner41
    Member

    [quote=”lavemder”]The scooter we would like to bring is 50cc Honda Ruckus
    Do we need registration, insurance, special driver license?
    We have Cr driver license for car already.
    We thinking to put it into container..
    Any suggestions?[/quote]

    Sond like you are talking about a 2 wheel motor scooter rather than a mobility scooter. The two wheelers are a motorcycle and require a license plate to be driven on the roads. There should also be a requirement for an additional license type. If a definitive answer is not posted today I will inquire of a Tico friend tonight and let you know.

    Our mobility scooters are 4 wheel electrics and not intended for road use.

    #166638
    waggoner41
    Member

    [quote=”lavemder”]The scooter we would like to bring is 50cc Honda Ruckus
    Do we need registration, insurance, special driver license?
    We have Cr driver license for car already.
    We thinking to put it into container..
    Any suggestions?[/quote]

    The license for cars is “B” type and the license for motorcycles ia “A” type. You will probably be issues a combination license.

    Just as with cars you have to pass the RTV when you arrive and each year thereafter. Marchamo is paid every year before January 1st. Insurance is highly suggested.

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