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Import Regulations for Pre-Owned (Used and Refurbished) Medical Devices -Costa Rica
General Market Condition: No Restrictions, but Public Institutions Cannot Buy
The Costa Rican Government does not impose any restrictions on the import of used medical equipment.
There is a strong preference for new medical equipment. Some private clinics and independent doctors occasionally purchase used equipment. Hospitals and clinics within the purlic sector, however, purchase only new equipment, consistent with well established govermment policy.
There is a limited market for used medical equipment in Costa Rica. Used equipment purchased in Costa Rica is usually refurbished by the manufacturer or by an authorized dealer of the manufacturer. It is common for refurbished equipment to carry a minimum six-month guarantee. Used equipment buyers also require assurances that parts and maintenance can be obtained locally.
There are no special restrictions or tariffs that apply to used/refurbished medical equipment. Customs valuation of the equipment is normally taken from the invoice presented by the importer. Costa Rican customs has become concerned about the problem of intentional undervaluation of products being imported into Costa Rica. Exporters and importers can expect special scrutiny of documents for products entering the country that do not reflect reasonable market value.
Used medical equipment imported during past several years includes X-ray equipment, magnetic resonance equipment, electrocardiographs, microscopes, centrifuges, ovens, spectrophotometers, blister packaging for pharmaceutical products, sterilizers, dental chairs with drill systems, and lately, linear accelerators, among other items.
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