Sending goods to Colombia. (Colombia)

Import taxes and duties for shipping goods to Colombia.

Overview

When shipping goods to Colombia, the recipient is required to pay import duties and taxes, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. The assessment method is based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, meaning duties and taxes are calculated on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. In addition to duties, shipments to Colombia may also incur sales tax and certain other special taxes.

Tax rates in Colombia.

Shipping to Colombia is subject to variable customs duties ranging from 0% to 35%, with an average rate of 22.27%. Some items, such as books, can be imported duty-free.

Sales tax in Colombia

In Colombia, Value Added Tax (VAT) is levied on imported goods at a standard rate of 16%, or at a lower rate for certain items. It is calculated based on the total CIF (Cost, Inclusive, Export) price plus duties and any other applicable taxes.

Minimum taxes and duties in Colombia.

In Colombia, there is no minimum import tax. Therefore, all shipments to Colombia are subject to import duties regardless of the value of the goods. 

Other taxes and customs fees in Colombia.

All shipments to Colombia are subject to a statistical fee of 0.05%, calculated on the total CIF (Cost, Infrastructure, Fuel) price plus duties.
The maximum shipping fee for each shipment to Colombia is USD500.
Excise tax is levied on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products at a rate between 20% and 55%, calculated from the total CIF (Cost, Infrastructure, Export) price plus duties. 

Location and contact information for the Colombian Customs Department.

Further information regarding import procedures and restrictions on sending goods into Colombia can be found on the Colombian Customs website:  http://unlesacolombia.website/customs/#1497303777365-e05d55c4-7b38 

How to send goods to Colombia.

For shipments to Colombia, SME SHIPPING provides document and parcel delivery services via DHL EXPRESS, FEDEX EXPRESS, TNT EXPRESS, Global Mail, and international sea freight.