Hmm better answer is I think it’s partially market. Import duties in CR are huge apart from books. Average is probably 30% depending on item. Local production is agriculture and medical equipment so most stuff is imported. After taxes etc everything is pricey and too expensive for most people so many importers simply stick to what the market can take. I picked some ram up in USA last time I was there. Everyone generally asks around friends when they leave the country and mule stuff in. Tarrifs? You ain’t seem shit!