Hi folks,
I have a construction company that builds using industrial hemp fiber (www.hempcrete.ca) and have been invited to CR to do a workshop on how to build with the remarkable material. I would need to import a container of fiber. My client is unsure about the current laws around hemp. Anyone know, or can direct me to someone who does know?
Thanks for your attention,
Kim
Is it legal to import hemp fiber to CR?
Kimberllay
02 November 2018 01:08:41
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samramon
04 November 2018 18:14:22
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I would not trust just word of mouth on a forum with this info if it is important to your business plans.
I would try to find someone like an import/export attorney where you are now, to investigate and find out.
Also any info you get from the Costa Rica government on this, get it in writing and carry it to show to any other government official who may not know what the real law is.
I have no idea if it's legal or not here. I imagine it is. I think hemp is even legal in every U.S. state now. But I'm not even SURE of that.
Maybe someone here on this forum does know. But even so I'd want to get it checked out by a legal source such as the proper government official or an attorney who specializes in such things.
Kimberllay
05 November 2018 19:40:59
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Thanks for your response. Absolutley, we will seek legal advice before proceeding- just thought someone might have had some experience and could guide us to a reputable source of information:-)
Thanks very much
Kim
sporto505
19 November 2018 22:29:50
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Si, I agree you should contact an import agent, or a lawyer who works in that field. and this surprise will be the biggest one, the customs office here will want you to pay tax/duty on the value of that container you are shipping in. You need to specify it is here only for a demo and you will ship it back to your office in the US. A charity recently shipped a whole container of items they were going to give away to the poor ticos of this country. The last I heard, there cargo container was sitting in customs for several months because customs wanted them to pay duty and they refused saying it was not for sale and had no value. I wish I could tell you if that incident was resolved or not.
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