The Government of Costa Rica prohibits importing used tires without rims because mosquitoes carrying yellow fever or dengue fever breed in water accumulated in rimless tires.  Also, the import of used shoes is prohibited and recently used clothing has been subjected to labeling regulations. The import of weapons is closely regulated; only the Government may import automatic firearms.

Warranty and Non-Warranty Repairs

Costa Rican law does not exempt replacement parts from duties or taxes even if the parts are used in warranty repairs.  Equipment used to make repairs can be admitted temporarily for a three-month period, renewable once, upon depositing with customs the amount of duty that would be charged if the item was imported.  The deposit is refunded upon re-export of the equipment.