{"id":1409,"date":"2025-09-15T16:50:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T16:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ics.cr\/?p=1409"},"modified":"2025-09-17T14:23:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T14:23:30","slug":"tax-authorities-will-close-businesses-that-do-not-comply-with-customs-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ics.cr\/en\/hacienda-cerrara-negocios-que-incumplan-normativa-aduanera\/","title":{"rendered":"Treasury will close businesses that do not comply with customs regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The General Directorate of Customs announced that, in the coming weeks, <strong>will intensify controls on stores selling foreign merchandise without customs documents<\/strong> to support their entry into the country.<\/p>\n<p>The measure will be applied on the basis of the General Customs Law and contemplates the<strong> closure of the offending businesses for fifteen calendar days<\/strong>. In addition, depending on the findings, fines could be imposed or even cases could be transferred to the Public Prosecutor's Office for alleged smuggling, when the amount exceeds US$5,000.<\/p>\n<p>The operations will be carried out in coordination with the Tax Authorities and the Tax Control Police, with special emphasis on outlet stores and the review of household appliances.<\/p>\n<p>\"The objective is clear: to combat smuggling, protect the formal economy and guarantee fair conditions for traders who comply with the law,\" said Juan Carlos G\u00f3mez, director of Customs.<\/p>\n<p>With these actions, the Treasury seeks to curb unfair competition and protect the end consumer.<\/p>\n<style>\r\n.lwrp.link-whisper-related-posts{\r\n            \r\n            margin-top: 40px;\nmargin-bottom: 30px;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-title{\r\n            \r\n            \r\n        }.lwrp .lwrp-description{\r\n            \r\n            \r\n\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-container{\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-multi-container{\r\n            display: flex;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-double{\r\n            width: 48%;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-triple{\r\n            width: 32%;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-row-container{\r\n            display: flex;\r\n            justify-content: space-between;\r\n        }\r\n        .lwrp .lwrp-list-row-container .lwrp-list-item{\r\n            width: calc(25% - 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