Colombia
Products that require special documentation include: vegetables, plants, fruits, animals, gold, emeralds, oil, coal, nickel, platinum, textiles, products exported through the General System of Preferences (GSP), and products exported through any free trade agreement.
To carry out an export, the exporter must: 1) Remit the pro-forma invoice, 2) Obtain acceptance of conditions from the client (letter of credit, draft bill), 3) Negotiate (through a local financial institution) the letter of credit/draft bill from the endorsing foreign bank, 4) Present (to Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism) a form known as “Registration as National (local) Producer, Export Offer and Determination of Origin,” 5) Present the certificate of origin (when necessary) with copy of the commercial invoice, and other certificates required by the country of destination (textile visa, phytosanitary certificates, etc.), and 6) Complete and present the export declaration form, also known as shipping authorization of final export declaration, with all attachments as required.
There are no unique customs formalities for this port. You can always reach out to us directly in case of any further queries.
There are no unique Country Requirements / Restrictions for this port.You can always reach out to us directly in case of any further queries.
The importer must submit an import declaration to the DIAN (Customs). This declaration includes the same information contained on the import registration form and other information such as the duty and sales tax paid, and the bank where these payments were made. This declaration may be presented up to 15 days prior to the arrival of the merchandise to Colombia or up to two months after the shipment's arrival. Once the import declaration is presented and import duties are paid, customs will authorize the delivery of the merchandise.
There are no unique customs formalities for this port. You can always reach out to us directly in case of any further queries.
