Includes import documentation and other requirements for both the U.S. exporter and foreign importer.
Last Published: 4/17/2016
No import licenses are required in Panama.  Any company holding a commercial license can freely import goods into Panama.  A commercial or industrial license is required by individuals or companies wishing to engage in commercial or industrial activities.  Phytosanitary permits are required to import non-food agricultural products only.  Special import permits are required for all types of firearms, ammunition, and fertilizers.

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.