🇵🇷 Einfuhrzoll und Abgaben: Puerto Rico

Kurz & knapp

Zollfreier Schwellenwert

$50

Pakete unter $50, zollfrei

MwSt / Steuer

15%

No federal VAT. Local SUT (Sales and Use Tax) at 10.5% collected by retailers, not at customs border.

Verzollungsdauer

1-3 Tage

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Zollsätze nach Kategorie

KategorieZollsatzHS-Kapitel
Electronics0% (US tariff, ITA agreement)85
Clothing12-32% (US HTS rates for foreign imports)61-62
Footwear8-48% (US HTS)64
Food & Beverages0-25% (US HTS for foreign imports)01-24
Machinery0-3% (US HTS)84
Cosmetics0-5% (US HTS)33
Books0%49
Toys & Games0-6.5% (US HTS)95

Angegebene Sätze gelten für Standardwaren. Der genaue Satz hängt vom HS-Code Ihres Artikels ab.

Verzollungsprozess

Puerto Rico is a US TERRITORY, US customs rules fully apply. CBP (Customs and Border Protection) handles all clearance. ACE system. Section 321 de minimis at $800. NO customs duty on goods shipped from US mainland (domestic shipment). Foreign imports follow US tariff schedule (HTSUS). Local SUT (Sales and Use Tax) at 10.5% collected by retailers, not at customs.

Bearbeitungszeit1-3 Tage
MwSt.-Satz0% federal (10.5% local SUT)

Was tatsächlich zu erwarten ist

US territory, shipping from US mainland is DOMESTIC (no customs/duty). Foreign imports follow US rules with $800 de minimis. USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL all serve Puerto Rico as domestic US. SUT sales tax at 10.5% is collected locally by retailers, not at the border. San Juan port is major. Jones Act requires US-flagged ships for mainland-PR shipping, increasing costs vs. direct foreign shipping. Post-Hurricane Maria infrastructure rebuilt. Excellent courier service as domestic US destination.

Erforderliche Dokumente

1

Handelsrechnung

Artikelbeschreibung, Menge, Wert, Absender- und Empfängerdaten

2

Packliste

Detaillierte Inhaltsauflistung

3

Zollerklärung (CN22/CN23)

Erforderlich für Postsendungen

4

Luftfrachtbrief (AWB)

Wird vom Spediteur erstellt

5

Ursprungszeugnis

Kann für reduzierte Zölle erforderlich sein

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Export-/Importlizenz

Für eingeschränkte Waren

Anforderungen an Einfuhrlizenzen

US federal import regulations apply (FDA, USDA, ATF, etc.). Puerto Rico has additional local regulations on some products. SUT (Sales and Use Tax) of 10.5% is local, not collected at customs.

Ursprungszeugnis

US rules apply. USMCA certificates for North American trade. Same FTA network as US mainland.

Verbotene & eingeschränkte Waren

Verboten

  • xBetäubungsmittel und illegale Drogen
  • xSprengstoff und brennbare Materialien
  • xWaffen und Munition
  • xGefälschte Waren
  • xFalschgeld und gefälschte Dokumente

Eingeschränkt (Genehmigung erforderlich)

  • !Medikamente
  • !Lebensmittel und Getränke
  • !Pflanzen und Samen
  • !Elektronik (Lithiumbatterien)
  • !Parfüm und Kosmetik

Beliebte Routen nach Puerto Rico

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What is the duty-free threshold for Puerto Rico?

The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Puerto Rico is $50. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.

What is the VAT rate on imports to Puerto Rico?

The VAT/tax rate on imports to Puerto Rico is 15%. VAT applies to: No federal VAT. Local SUT (Sales and Use Tax) at 10.5% collected by retailers, not at customs border.

How long does customs clearance take in Puerto Rico?

Typical customs clearance in Puerto Rico takes 1-3 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.

What documents are needed to import into Puerto Rico?

To import into Puerto Rico, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.

What items are prohibited from import into Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.