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Can anyone tell me how difficult it is to leave with your belongings from costa rica, what taxes are, dealing with customs and then at the other end in the states; same thing…restrictions at customs, taxes, etc….
I have looked into this on a “what if” basis and the information I got was that you can generally use the same shipping broker on the way out as you did on the way in. You might check with Arden Brink at shipcostarica.com for further information. The advice given to me was that as an individual you don’t really want to deal with this process on a micro level. Let the people that ship in and out for a living do it for you.
[i]According to those who have gone before[/i]… the shipping fees are more expensive, returning home.
Costaricafinca, thank you for adding that point. I was told the same thing but failed to note that in my response. Pura Vida
I was a licensed Customs Broker in Miami. Personal effects acquired abroad and used for a period of more than one year return as duty free.
There is a Personal effects form (CF3299) which needs to be completed and presented to US Customs along with shipping documents and passports and visa copies. A fair value must be assigned to the effects by the owner and listed on the CF3299 as well.
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