🇨🇴 Import Customs & Duties: Colombia
Quick Facts
Umbral libre de impuestos
$200
Paquetes bajo $200, libre de impuestos
IVA / Impuesto
19%
CIF value + duty. Reduced 5% for basic food, agricultural inputs, medical devices. Exempt: basic food staples, education, health services.
Clearance Time
3-10 days
typical processing
Duty Rates by Category
| Category | Duty Rate | HS Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 5-15% | HS 85 |
| Clothing | 15-20% | HS 61-62 |
| Footwear | 15-20% | HS 64 |
| Food products | 5-20% | HS 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-10% | HS 84 |
| Cosmetics | 10-15% | HS 33 |
| Books | 0% | HS 49 |
| Toys | 10-15% | HS 95 |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on the HS code of your item.
Calculadora de aranceles
Por debajo del umbral de minimis, ¡sin arancel!: $200 USD
Customs Clearance Process
DIAN (National Tax and Customs Directorate) manages customs through MUISCA electronic platform. CAN (Andean Community) common tariff for Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru. FTAs with US, EU, Pacific Alliance partners.
What to Actually Expect
Modernizing steadily. MUISCA platform improving efficiency. Generous $200 de minimis. Express couriers 2-4 days. Postal 5-15 days. Buenaventura port can be congested. Free trade zones offer advantages for businesses.
Documentos necesarios
Factura comercial
Descripción, cantidad, valor, datos del remitente y destinatario
Lista de empaque
Descripción detallada del contenido
Declaración aduanera (CN22/CN23)
Requerida para envíos postales
Guía aérea (AWB)
Generada por el transportista al reservar el envío
Certificado de origen
Puede requerirse para aranceles reducidos
Licencia de exportación/importación
Para productos restringidos
Import License Requirements
INVIMA registration for food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices. ICA for agricultural products. Import registration with VUCE (Single Window for Foreign Trade). Some goods require prior import license from Ministry of Commerce.
Certificate of Origin
CAN certificate for Andean Community trade. Pacific Alliance certificate. EUR.1 for EU-Colombia FTA. Certificates issued by local chambers of commerce.
Learn more →Artículos prohibidos y restringidos
Prohibidos
- xNarcóticos y drogas ilegales
- xExplosivos y materiales inflamables
- xArmas y municiones
- xProductos falsificados
- xMoneda y documentos falsos
Restringidos (requiere permiso)
- !Medicamentos
- !Alimentos y bebidas
- !Plantas y semillas
- !Electrónica (baterías de litio)
- !Perfumes y cosméticos
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Estimación de aranceles
Cargos de importación estimados al enviar mercancías a Colombia:
| Valor del producto | Arancel | IVA/Impuesto | Total a pagar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $0 | $0 | Gratis |
| $100 | $0 | $0 | Gratis |
| $200 | $0 | $0 | Gratis |
| $500 | $30 | $101 | $131 |
| $1000 | $80 | $205 | $285 |
Solo estimaciones. Los aranceles reales dependen de la categoría del producto.
Rutas populares a Colombia
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the duty-free threshold for Colombia?
The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Colombia is $200. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Colombia?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Colombia is 19%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. Reduced 5% for basic food, agricultural inputs, medical devices. Exempt: basic food staples, education, health services.
How long does customs clearance take in Colombia?
Typical customs clearance in Colombia takes 3-10 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Colombia?
To import into Colombia, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.
What items are prohibited from import into Colombia?
Colombia prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.