When it comes to importing or exporting, from or to Colombia, we are your best option.
We have our own office in the country and it is one of our specialty trade lanes. One of South America’s most strategically placed and hectic locations.
We have extensive experience in international shipments in all ports and airports, carrying out transportation from origin to destination.
- Its capital is Bogota.
- The most important cities in addition to the capital are: Medellin, Cali, Barranquilla, Bucaramanga, Cartagena.
- The population is 50.37 million people.
- The official language is Spanish.
- The official currency is the Colombian Peso (COP).
The main ocean ports in Colombia are: Buenaventura, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Santa Marta and Tumaco.
The most important airports are: Bogotá (BOG), Cali (CLO), Medellín (MDE), Cartagena (CTG).
- Documentation
When importing or exporting, from or to Colombia, certain aspects must be considered.
It is important to have the necessary documentation to be able to enter / exit merchandise.
Here we share the list of documents that will be requested, with which we will gladly help you:
- Commercial merchandise invoice
- Origin Certificate.
- Detailed packing list (content and type of goods).
- Transport documents according to route: Bill of lading (Ocean) / Airway bill (Air) / Carta Porte (Land).
- Insurance policy.
- Country of origin Label.
- Trademark and industrial property registration.
- Letter of instructions for Customs Agent.
- Customs documents (carried out by a Customs Agent for the dispatch of merchandise).
To avoid reprocessing, the packing list should be as detailed as possible. It is important to avoid the use of general descriptions such as “other” or “miscellaneous”, as they can lead to re-inspections by the authorities and unnecessary withholdings.
- Restrictions
- There are limiting guidelines for merchandise that can enter the country freely.
- Special authorization and import permits are required for products such as: Agriculture, processed food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and antiques.
- Within the category of prohibited objects, are used goods, since a commercial invoice is required, among them: Personal vehicles, clothing, accessories, tires, machinery; used, as well as any substance, waste or toxic residue.
- Customs duties and fees are generally based on the full value of the cargo. That is why you must present complete and detailed documentation so that the value is estimated with the greatest efficiency.
- In SCL we will make sure you have everything to facilitate customs clearance, since we have certified agents so you can relax.
ROUTES
COLOMBIA
Do you have freight to transport to or from Colombia?
We have extensive experience in international shipments at all ports and airports, transporting from origin to final destination.
LOAD VOLUME MOVED
In 2023, Colombia transported approximately 135.9 million tons of cargo
Economy
In 2023, Colombia’s GDP was around 363.5 billion dollars.
Market size
Colombia has a population of 51.6 million inhabitants
Main Business Partners
Estados Unidos, China, Panamá, Brasil, Ecuador
Key Points of Logistics
PORTS
Buenaventura, Barranquilla, Cartagena, Santa Marta, and Tumaco.
AIRPORTS
Bogotá (BOG), Cali (CLO), Medellín (MDE), Cartagena (CTG)
DOCUMENTS
Avoid rework!
We can help you get your documents in order
- Commercial invoice for the goods.
- Exporters registry by sector (In the case of alcoholic beverages, energy drinks, cigarettes, iron minerals, among others).
- Certificate of origin.
- Detailed packing list (contents and type of goods).
- Transport documents by mode: Bill of lading (Maritime) / Airway bill (Air) / Freight bill (Land).
- Insurance policy.
- Documents of non-tariff regulations both in Mexico and the destination country.
- Country of origin marking.
- Documents of non-tariff regulations both in Mexico and in the destination country.
- Instructions for Customs Broker.
- Customs documents (prepared by Customs Broker for the clearance of goods).
We are here to make everything run smoothly
So consider these restrictions if Colombia is a market you want to start working in
Special authorization and import permits are required for products such as: agriculture, processed food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and antiques.
Prohibited items include used goods, as a commercial invoice is required, among them: vehicles, clothing, accessories, tires, and machinery; used, as well as any toxic substances, waste, or hazardous materials.
Customs duties and fees are based on the total value of the cargo. Therefore, it is essential to have complete and detailed documentation so that the value can be estimated with maximum efficiency.
