Nicaragua Import Restrictions

by countryaah · Published June 2, 2019 · Updated November 3, 2019

In order to enter Nicaragua, certain goods are subject to specific controls and, regardless of their value and quantity, they require the consent of Nicaragua government, preferably, license must be obtained prior to passage through the customs, preventing the goods from being retained. On this page, you will see what kinds of items are prohibited from entering the Nicaragua, and which items need special documentation before exporting to Nicaragua.

Import regulations

Senders should determine import restrictions from Nicaragua authorities before posting:

Alcoholic beverages
Animal products/skins
Coffee, coffee samples
Cologne and perfume
Communications equipment
Cosmetics
Cotton, cotton seed
Drugs: non-prescription
Fire extinguishers
Foodstuffs
Grain samples
Medical samples
Perishables
Phone/modems
Plants and plant products
Radar equipment: transmitters/receivers
Radio equipment and parts
Seeds
Telecommunications equipment
Tobacco
Works of Art.

EDN’s and export permits are required for:

Kangaroo skins
Crocodile skins
Emu oil
Fish oil
Bunker oil
Coal
Petroleum bases products
Tobacco and tobacco products
Any other alcohol including beer and spirits all volumes.

Special documentation requirements

Commercial goods require an invoice endorsed by a nicaraguan consul. The article must be endorsed invoice enclosed.

The sender and receiver details must be addressed with a valid street address in English. A Post Office Box address is not acceptable.

The sender is responsible for finding if the destination country may impose duties, taxes, brokerage fees or any other fees that may be applied on the item that is being sent. Please contact the consulate office of the country you are sending to or contact the ECI customer contact centre on 1800 007 678.

Prohibitions

In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI International Courier Regulations, Nicaragua prohibits: