Box Shipping - Import Regulations in Colombia

Import Regulations in Colombia

The documents required are as following: Original Passport for customer and all family members; visa (mandatory for consignee) valid for at least one year; Residence or Work Visa; Work or Residence Permit; Certificate of Residence issued by the Colombian Consulate, certifying that owner has lived abroad for at least two continuous years.

Inventory is also required (in Spanish). It must show for all major appliances and electronic equipment (vacuum cleaners, microwave ovens, roasters, TVs, VCRs, stereos, small personal computers, etc.) state the make, model, and serial number and if possible, pack all electronic appliances together.

Only one household goods shipment from one country allowed per family. The shipments pay duty, import tax, sales tax (VAT), and warehouse fees which are charged to customer's account. Customer must have lived outside of the country for at least two years. Owner must not have imported any household goods in the last seven years. Customs may ask for Bank Guarantee that goods will not be sold for one year. Shipments are 100% inspected. Household goods must arrive within 30 days before or 120 days after the arrival of the customer.

The dutiable/restricted items are alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in small quantities (Import License may be required); one sporting weapon per family; only one of each major electrical appliance allowed, except air conditioners which are limited to three. Bedroom furniture must correspond to the number of persons in the family.

The prohibited items are: weapons, ammunition and explosives; drugs and narcotics; pornographic material; uniforms or equipment relating to the Police or Armed Forces.