Kia New Morning : Morning
2010
186,526 kmGasoline
₩1,200,000
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Shipping Korean Used Cars to Costa Rica — Guide
Information on importing a used car from Korea to Costa Rica. Port: Puerto Caldera (Pacific). Duties, transit times, and regulations — compiled by CarRadar to help you plan your purchase.
Port of discharge
Puerto Caldera (Pacific)
Transit time
22–32 days
Import duty
1–15% (Korea-Central America FTA) + Selectivo + general sales tax
Est. shipping cost
$1,100–$1,900
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We help you find cars listed on Korean platforms. For shipping to Costa Rica, we connect you with trusted freight partners. Always verify current import regulations with a licensed customs broker before purchasing.
Import Regulations — Costa Rica
LHD vehicles
Allowed
RHD vehicles
Not allowed
Emission standard
Euro 4
VIN re-carving
NOT allowed
Basic Information
Port of discharge
Puerto Caldera (Pacific) / Puerto Limón (Caribbean)
Transit time
22–32 days
Est. shipping cost
$1,100–$1,900
Import duty
1–15% (Korea-Central America FTA) + Selectivo + general sales tax
Region
Americas
Local currency
CRC
What to know about Costa Rica
LHD only. Korea-Central America FTA reduces base duty. However, selectivo (selective consumption tax based on vehicle value) and 13% sales tax add significantly to the total cost. Both Pacific and Caribbean ports operational.
Cars you could ship to Costa Rica
Renault New SM3 : SM3
2013
199,614 kmGasoline
₩1,200,000
Kia New Morning : Morning
2008
108,380 kmGasoline
₩1,200,000
Renault New SM3 : SM3
2010
142,316 kmGasoline
₩1,200,000
Popular Korean brands
Other destinations in Americas
※ It is the importer's responsibility to check and comply with all customs regulations. CarRadar is not responsible for customs clearance, registration, or compliance. All duty rates and transit times are approximate and subject to change.