BYD · 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
BYD Song Plus (Song Plus) in Costa Rica — Local Name, Rules & Costs
In Costa Rica, the BYD Song Plus (宋PLUS, Sòng Plus) is sold as the Song Plus.
What it is called in Costa Rica
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | BYD Song Plus (宋PLUS · Sòng Plus) | Domestic name |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | Song Plus | Market export name |
🇨🇷 Costa Rica import rules at a glance
- Customs duty
- 14%
- VAT
- 13%
- Age limit
- Verify
- Emission standard
- Verify
- Drive side
- LHD
Costa Rica restricts used-vehicle imports through age caps and import licensing; verify the current regime before committing to a shipment.
How to import this car into Costa Rica
- Budget 14% customs duty plus 13% VAT on top of the vehicle price.
- No drive-side conversion needed: Costa Rica is a left-hand-drive market, same as China.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BYD Song Plus called in Costa Rica?
In Costa Rica, the BYD Song Plus (宋PLUS, Sòng Plus) is sold as the Song Plus.
How much tax do I pay importing a Song Plus into Costa Rica?
Importing a used Song Plus into Costa Rica means a 14% customs duty and 13% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Can I import a used Song Plus into Costa Rica?
Yes, used imports are possible: age limits must be verified with customs before shipping. Costa Rica is a left-hand-drive market, so vehicles must be left-hand drive.
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FOB pricing, Costa Rica market rules and landed-cost estimates for the Song Plus — via AutoGlobal.