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Who is a reliable car tyres supplier and exporter for Costa Rica?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports car tyres to buyers in Costa Rica, including San José, Heredia, Alajuela. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Puerto Limón (Moín) with about 35–50 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Costa Rica needs car tyres
Costa Rica has a strong medical-device and electronics free-zone sector, agriculture (pineapple, banana, coffee) and tourism.
Tyres, jacks and accessories are fast-moving lines for auto-parts dealers, driven by the size of the local vehicle fleet.
Automotive & workshops in Costa Rica
Auto-parts traders in Costa Rica turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Costa Rica, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy car tyres from us mainly for auto spare-parts dealers and tyre shops.
Who buys car tyres: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Wholesale & retail distribution in Costa Rica
Distributors and retailers in Costa Rica import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Costa Rica, hardware stores and supermarkets buy car tyres from us mainly for car accessories retailers and fleet operators.
Who buys car tyres: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Auto spare-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Car accessories retailers · Fleet operators · E-commerce sellers.
Top 5 cities for car tyres in Costa Rica
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of car tyres. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Car Tyres in San Josévia Puerto Limón (Moín) · 1 day by roadThe capital and main market.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 02Car Tyres in Herediavia Puerto Limón (Moín) · 1 day by roadMedical-device free zones.
- 03Car Tyres in Alajuelavia Caldera · 1 day by roadFree zones and coffee farming.
- 04Car Tyres in Limónport: MoínCaribbean port for banana and pineapple exports.
- 05Car Tyres in Liberiavia Caldera · 1 day by roadGuanacaste tourism and farming hub.
Importing car tyres into Costa Rica: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Costa Rica — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 22:00–07:30 Costa Rica time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +506 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Spanish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Costa Rican colón (CRC); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Car Tyres specifications for Costa Rica
Typical specification range for automobile accessories & parts; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Costa Rica's import requirements.
| Tyres | Passenger car, SUV, two-wheeler; tube and tubeless |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic jacks | 2 t to 50 t bottle and trolley jacks |
| Accessories | Seat covers, floor mats, fresheners, AV systems, screen guards |
Standards: ECE R30, ECE R75, IS 15633, ASME PASE or the standard your project specifies. Central American technical regulations (RTCA) apply to some goods.
Price, duties & landed cost in Costa Rica
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Costa Rican colón (CRC) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Puerto Limón (Moín) |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (IVA) |
| Import conformity | Central American technical regulations (RTCA) apply to some goods. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Costa Rica
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.
