Costa Rica issued Executive Decree No. 44921-MH on 25 March 2025, introducing a gradual reduction of the selective consumption tax on goods previously classified as luxury items.

Products categorised as luxury items include personal care items (detergents, shampoos, deodorants, etc.) and materials like batteries, paints, and electrical devices for motor ignition systems.

The tax reduction schedule includes:

  • a gradual reduction for 17 products until reaching 10% by 31 March 2025;
  • full tax exemption for 27 products by 30 June 2025, and;
  • a progressive decrease for 16 products until reaching a 15% tax rate by 30 September 2025.