Customs duties are not charged on personal luggage.Costa Rican law requires that baggage be examined and that travelers submit customs declarations listing all articles acquired abroad. Costa Rica prohibits the importation of fruit, vegetables, meat, meat products, biological products and seeds. In the case of families, one declaration can be filled out by the family head. At the airport there are generally only 2 or customs declaration lines so be patient during the peak season to clear customs.
