Can you export to Puerto Rico?

The easy answer is “no.” The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, and the borders are open — allowing for the unrestricted movement of goods. So these shipments are considered domestic goods, not exports.

Can I export without export license?

Exports Free unless regulated The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) from time to time specifies through a public notice according to which any goods, not included in the ITC (HS) Classifications of Export and Import items may be exported without a license.

Do I need an EEI to ship to Puerto Rico?

EEI filings are required for shipments from the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico to the U.S. Virgin Islands, but not for shipments from the U.S. Virgin Islands to the U.S. mainland or Puerto Rico. filing of an EEI.

Do I need a commercial invoice to ship to Puerto Rico?

A shipment to Puerto Rico doesn’t need to go through customs because it is a domestic package. However, you will need a commercial invoice, and if the value of the shipment exceeds $2,500 US you will also need Electronic Export Information.

Is a shipment to Puerto Rico an export?

As a U.S. territory, shipments to Puerto Rico are not considered exports so duties are not applied.

Do I need to file an AES for Puerto Rico?

Yes. An AES filing is required for goods moving from a U.S. FTZ to Puerto Rico as indicated in FTR Section 30.2(a)(1)(ii).

How do I know if I need an export license?

For products controlled by BIS, you need to review the Commerce Control List (CCL) to see if your item has an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN). If it does, compare that number to the Commerce Country Chart to see if a license is required.

Is export license required?

For the export of any goods classified as ‘restricted goods’ in this ITC-HS list, an Export License is required. In the case of prohibited goods, an Export License is not given, while restricted goods can be exported by businesses granted an Export License.

Do I need a certificate of origin to ship to Puerto Rico?

Some destinations require a Certificate of Origin (CO) for certain commodities. The purpose of the CO is to authenticate the country of origin of the merchandise being shipped. For those forms that are completed online, this application is designed for goods whose origin is the U.S. or Puerto Rico only.

Is shipping to Puerto Rico considered an export?

Do you have to pay customs from US to Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico is part of the U.S. Customs territory and therefore no customs duties are assessed on products coming from the mainland United States. There is, however, a 11.5 percent excise tax (sales tax) applied on products imported into the island, as well as on those produced locally.

Do you need a certificate of origin to ship to Puerto Rico?