Shipping goods from Costa Rica to Russia
Costa Rica is a leading exporter of bananas and pineapples, has a long tradition of fine coffee and has built a significant medical-device industry. Limón on the Caribbean coast is the main port for Atlantic services, and cargo for Russia sails from there with transhipment towards St Petersburg or Novorossiysk; fruit travels in reefer containers. Air freight from San José via a hub suits urgent goods. We confirm the transit time in each quote.
We work for Costa Rican growers, coffee exporters and manufacturers whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your farm, packhouse or plant, arrange export formalities and phytosanitary documents, book reefer, dry or air freight and clear the goods through Russian customs for your buyer. We accept business shipments from 50 kg (air freight has no weight limit) and screen every consignment against sanctions lists.
How we ship from Costa Rica to Russia
Air freight
From any country in 2–8 days door to door via Istanbul or Dubai, charged by volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), no weight limit. Minimum service fee €200.
Transit times to Moscow
| Mode | Door to door |
|---|---|
| Air | 2–8 days |
What suppliers ship from Costa Rica to Russia
Costa Rican suppliers ship bananas, pineapples and other fresh fruit, coffee and medical devices. Fruit and coffee need phytosanitary certificates for Russia, and fresh fruit requires uninterrupted temperature control; medical devices can only be sold in Russia once registered there.
Export formalities
The Costa Rican export declaration is lodged at Limón or at San José airport, by your customs agent or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. Phytosanitary certificates are issued before loading. In Russia we clear the goods for your buyer, who pays import duty and VAT and holds any registration for medical devices.
How it works for you as a supplier
- 1Quote within 2 hours
Send the invoice or packing list — we check the HS codes against EU sanctions lists and quote transport, export formalities and customs clearance in Russia. - 2Collection from your premises
We pick up the goods from your warehouse or factory and take them to our consolidation warehouse or load a dedicated truck. - 3Export declaration
We lodge the export declaration on your behalf and send you the MRN and the proof of exit — the basis for zero-rating VAT. - 4Delivery to your customer
Border crossing, customs clearance in Russia and delivery to your buyer’s warehouse; tracking at every stage.
Practical tips
- Book reefer containers for bananas and pineapples well ahead, especially in peak season.
- Confirm the Russian registration of medical devices with your buyer before shipping.
- Arrange phytosanitary certificates for fruit and coffee before loading.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Costa Rica to Russia take?
Air freight is the fastest option. Sea freight from Limón runs with transhipment to St Petersburg or Novorossiysk. We confirm the expected time in the quote.
How do I get paid by a Russian customer?
Through our supplier-payment service: the Russian buyer pays an agent under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU pays your invoice by SWIFT, quoting your invoice number. Payments for sanctioned goods or to listed parties are not made.
What documents are needed?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Costa Rican export declaration and phytosanitary certificates for fruit and coffee.
Do you check sanctions?
Yes. We only handle goods that are not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions. HS codes and all parties are screened before cargo is accepted.