🇵🇦 Aduanas e impuestos de importación: Panamá
Datos rápidos
Umbral libre de impuestos
$100
Paquetes bajo $100, libre de impuestos
IVA / Impuesto
7%
CIF value + duty. ITBMS at 7%. Alcohol and tobacco at 10-15%. Basic food basket and medicines exempt.
Tiempo de despacho
1-3 días
tramitación habitual
Nota: Uses USD; Colon Free Zone for re-exports
Tipos arancelarios por categoría
| Categoría | Tipo arancelario | Capítulo HS |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 5-15% (smartphones 5%, laptops 5%, TVs 15%, Colón FTZ goods may be 0%) | HS 85 |
| Clothing | 10-15% (knitted garments 10%, woven shirts 15%) | HS 61-62 |
| Footwear | 10-15% (leather shoes 10%, sports shoes 15%) | HS 64 |
| Food products | 5-40% (rice 30-40%, meat 25-30%, dairy 15-25%, processed food 5-15%) | HS 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-5% (industrial machinery 0%, agricultural 0%) | HS 84 |
| Cosmetics | 5-10% (perfumes 10%, skincare 5%) | HS 33 |
| Books | 0% | HS 49 |
| Toys | 5-10% (basic toys 5%, electronic toys 10%) | HS 95 |
Las tarifas mostradas corresponden a mercancías estándar. El tipo exacto depende del código HS de tu artículo.
Calculadora de aranceles
Por debajo del umbral de minimis, ¡sin arancel!: $100 USD
Proceso de despacho de aduanas
Autoridad Nacional de Aduanas (ANA, ana.gob.pa). SIGA electronic customs system. Colón Free Trade Zone (Zona Libre de Colón), largest free trade zone in the Western Hemisphere, second globally after Hong Kong. Panama Canal makes the country a global logistics crossroads. ITBMS (VAT) at 7% on imports. FTAs with US (TPA), EU, Central America, and many others.
Qué esperar realmente
One of Latin America's best logistics hubs. Colón Free Trade Zone makes Panama a global shipping hub, goods for re-export enter duty-free. Non-FTZ imports follow normal clearance in 2-3 days. ITBMS at 7% is very low for the region. US dollar is legal tender (no exchange rate risk). DHL, FedEx, UPS, Copa Airlines cargo well-established. Courier clearance 1-2 days. Postal mail via COTEL 1-2 weeks. Tocumen International Airport is a major regional hub.
Documentos necesarios
Factura comercial
Descripción, cantidad, valor, datos del remitente y destinatario
Lista de empaque
Descripción detallada del contenido
Declaración aduanera (CN22/CN23)
Requerida para envíos postales
Guía aérea (AWB)
Generada por el transportista al reservar el envío
Certificado de origen
Puede requerirse para aranceles reducidos
Licencia de exportación/importación
Para productos restringidos
Requisitos de licencia de importación
Required for firearms, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, food products (sanitary registration via AUPSA). DEPA for pharmaceutical imports. Colón Free Zone imports exempt from most licensing for re-export goods.
Certificado de origen
TPA certificate for US preferential rates. FTA certificates for EU, Central America, Singapore, and other partners. Issued by MICI (Ministry of Commerce) or Cámara de Comercio de Panamá. Colón Free Zone has separate documentation.
Más información →Artículos prohibidos y restringidos
Prohibidos
- xNarcóticos y drogas ilegales
- xExplosivos y materiales inflamables
- xArmas y municiones
- xProductos falsificados
- xMoneda y documentos falsos
Restringidos (requiere permiso)
- !Medicamentos
- !Alimentos y bebidas
- !Plantas y semillas
- !Electrónica (baterías de litio)
- !Perfumes y cosméticos
Enlaces útiles
Estimación de aranceles
Cargos de importación estimados al enviar mercancías a Panamá:
| Valor del producto | Arancel | IVA/Impuesto | Total a pagar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $0 | $0 | Gratis |
| $100 | $0 | $0 | Gratis |
| $200 | $10 | $15 | $25 |
| $500 | $40 | $38 | $78 |
| $1000 | $90 | $76 | $166 |
Solo estimaciones. Los aranceles reales dependen de la categoría del producto.
Rutas populares a Panamá
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the duty-free threshold for Panamá?
The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Panamá is $100. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Panamá?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Panamá is 7%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. ITBMS at 7%. Alcohol and tobacco at 10-15%. Basic food basket and medicines exempt.
How long does customs clearance take in Panamá?
Typical customs clearance in Panamá takes 1-3 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Panamá?
To import into Panamá, 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 Panamá?
Panamá 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.