Costa Rica

1.1. Prohibited

Unless specified within the commodity list below, the Department is unaware of any prohibited edible non-prescribed goods for export to Costa Rica.

1.2. Conditions

Unless specified in the specific commodity below, the Department is not aware of any certificate for the export of non-prescribed edible goods (those for human consumption) to Costa Rica. Exporters are encouraged to confirm the importing conditions through their importer or, if needed, the government authority of Costa Rica.

2.1 Prohibited

Unless specified within the commodity list below, the Department is unaware of any specific requirement for inedible non-prescribed goods that are for export to Costa Rica.

2.2 Conditions

Compliance with relevant Australian domestic requirements. The Department is unaware of any certification requirements for export to Costa Rica.

1. Preconditions for market access

1.1 Import permit

The Department is not aware of any import permit requirement for importing rendered edible animal fats and oils including tallow into Costa Rica. The Department recommends that exporters work with their importers to determine if an import permit is required.

1.2 Listing and audit

1.3 Prohibited products

The Department is not aware of any prohibited products related to edible tallow.

2. Documentation requirements

2.1 Government certification

For exportation of rendered edible animal fats and oil products to Costa Rican health certification EX188M is required. Refer to Micor – Meat – Costa Rica – Section 7.4.

2.2 Supporting documents and exporter declarations

The Department is not aware of any supporting documents for sending rendered edible animal fats and oils to Costa Rica.

3. Other requirements

The Department is not aware of any other requirements for Costa Rica. Exporters are encouraged to confirm if any other requirements apply by contacting their importer or, if needed, the relevant Costa Rican government authority.

4. Exemptions granted by importing country

The Department is not aware of any exemptions being granted by Costa Rica. Exporters are encouraged to confirm if any exemptions apply by contacting their importer or, if needed, the relevant Costa Rican government authority.