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.
