Shipping from Spain to Colombia

What you need to know

Customs

Yes. Export declaration in Spain and import clearance with the DIAN.

Documents

• Commercial invoice with description, value and tariff code, and a packing list.
• Export declaration (DUA) filed with the Spanish Tax Agency, which generates the MRN; the exporter needs an EORI number.
• Proof of origin for the preferential tariff: movement certificate EUR.1 or origin declaration on the invoice (any exporter up to €6,000; approved exporter with no limit).

Taxes at destination

Standard VAT of 19%, paid together with the duties when the goods are cleared for import.

Agreement with the EU

EU-Colombia, Peru and Ecuador Trade Agreement, applied with Colombia since 1 August 2013, with tariff preferences.

Transport

Air freight, express courier service and sea freight (Cartagena, Buenaventura).

Cargo airports

BOG · BogotáMDE · Medellín

EU sanctions

No EU restrictive measures (sanctions) apply to Colombia.