Chery · 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Chery Omoda 5 (Omoda 5) in Costa Rica — Local Name, Rules & Costs
Costa Rica has no market-specific badge for the Chery Omoda 5 (欧萌达, Ōuméngdá) — it is sold there under the global export name Omoda 5.
What it is called in Costa Rica
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | Chery Omoda 5 (欧萌达 · Ōuméngdá) | Domestic name |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | Omoda 5 | Global export name (no market-specific alias) |
🇨🇷 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 Chery Omoda 5 called in Costa Rica?
Costa Rica has no market-specific badge for the Chery Omoda 5 (欧萌达, Ōuméngdá) — it is sold there under the global export name Omoda 5.
How much tax do I pay importing a Omoda 5 into Costa Rica?
Importing a used Omoda 5 into Costa Rica means a 14% customs duty and 13% VAT. Certification, inspection and registration fees apply on top.
Can I import a used Omoda 5 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 Omoda 5 — via AutoGlobal.