Customs Brokerage

TRANSPACK is an established and reputable customs broker in Colombia, providing complete brokerage services to its clientele in a professional and honest manner.

TRANSPACK has a long and proven history in the customs brokerage field which assures that our services are provided through responsive and efficient operations guaranteed by:

• Our solid structure
• Our experienced personnel
• Our modern communications network with direct contact with customs in Colombia
 


SERVICES

• International commerce consultants
• Accredited customs brokers
• Budgeting - Cost Effectiveness and Feasibility studies
• Data bank
• Export packing and crating services

  

CUSTOMS REGULATION FOR HOUSE HOLD GOODS
IMPORT REQUIREMENTS TO COLOMBIA


DOCUMENTS REQUIRED


• Original Passport for shipper and all family members
• Visa (Mandatory for Consignee) valid for at least one (1) year
• Residence or Work Visa for foreigners
• Inventory (in Spanish)
• Inventory must show:

FOR ALL MAJOR APLPLIANCES AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (vacuum cleaners, microwave ovens, roasters, TVs, VCRs, stereos, computers, etc.) state the Make, Model and Serial Number.

• If possible pack all electronic appliances together in a wooden van at the door of the shipping container.

• Transmittal documents must show actual weights and volume, delivery details, customer direction and contact phone, payment details, etc,

• Diplomats must have Diplomatic Entry Form, provided from the Foreign Ministry by the Diplomatic Mission.

• Original Bill of Lading or Air WayBill consigned to:

Shipper C/O TRANSPACK (BARRANQUILLA) LTDA. S.I.A.
Port of Entry Barranquilla or Santa Marta.

Shipper C/OTRANSPACK LTDA. BOGOTA
Port of Entry Buenaventura.

Please avoid using the port of Cartagena. If you must use this port we will need to give prior approval and special rates will apply.

 

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

• Only one household goods shipment from one country allowed per family
• Shipper must not have imported any household goods in the last five (5) years. Reimports are allowed when owner can provide the necessary export paperwork from Colombia customs for the shipment.
• All shipments are 100% inspected and pay a flat duty rate of 15% on assessed CIF value.
• Customs may require a Bank or Insurance guarantee that the goods will not be sold for a minimum of one (1) year.
• Household goods must arrive within 30 days before or 120 days after the arrival of the shipper / owner.

 

DUTIABLE / RESTRICTED ITEMS

• Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in small quantities are subject to duties and sales tax (Import License may be required)
• One sporting weapon with appropriate license is permitted per family.
• Only one of each major electrical appliance is allowed except air conditioners which are limited to three (3).
• Bedroom furniture must correspond to the number of persons in the family.

 

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Weapons, ammunition and explosives
• Drugs, narcotics and chemicals used to process narcotics
• Pornographic material
• Uniforms or equipment relating to the Police or Armed Forces

 

MOTOR VEHICLES

• As of 1994 no USED vehicles may be imported into Colombia. (Only diplomatic used vehicles with franchise can be imported with maximum FOB values according to diplomatic rank)

• An import license is required and MUST be obtained prior to arrival in country of vehicle.

• Do not include a vehicle as part of a household goods shipment. Both HHG's and vehicle can be shipped in a FCL container but with separate Bill of Ladings.

• Do not ship vehicles until all documents are in order. Non compliance will result in seizure and extended storage at great additional expense to the shipper.

• Documents Required:
Original Commercial Invoice (detailed and in US Dollars)
Title and Registration
Copy of Bill of Sale
All documents must agree with the import license.
 

PETS

• Vaccination Certificate
• Notarized Health Certificate from Veterinarian at Origin
• Quarantine is NOT required for cats and dogs
• Contact us prior to forwarding for additional information