The import-export process of a product or service

from and to Colombia

Miguel Angel Porras Macas

SENA INTERNATIONAL NEGOTIATION
Colombia is one of the nations with the most promising
development in terms of its export potential, having
natural benefits such as its geographical position and the
richness of its natural diversity positions it as an
important player in the future in the trade of agricultural
products and prepares its economy for a transition from
dependence on the sale of fossil fuels for the
dollarization of its economy below we will look at the
process and documents required to carry out import and
export procedures in Colombia
In order to carry out the export procedure in Colombia, the following requirements
must be met with the corresponding authorities

Location of the tariff subheading

Registration as an exporter with DIAN
Market research and location of potential demand
Good viewing procedures: Depending on the product to be exported some
require, good viewing and/or prior export authorization permits.
Export declaration DEX
Certificate of Origin
Commercial invoice document.
Packing list document (if required).
Sanitary records or good sightings (if required by the product).
Transport documents.
In order to carry out the import procedure in Colombia, the following requirements must
be met and the corresponding documents filled out before the respective authority

Location of the tariff item

Marketing Study A market and economic feasibility study of the importation must be
carried out, analyzing among other aspects: price of the product in the international
market, international transport costs, nationalization costs and other expenses to
which it may lead.
Identification of the product The following must be taken into account before
commencing the import formalities:
Obtain all information about the product, such as: brand, reference and/or model,
technical characteristics, manufacturing materials, use, quality and whether it is new
or used merchandise.
Check the tariff position of the product to be imported so that through it, you can
know the customs taxes (tariff duty and sales tax, (VAT) and other import
requirements.
 Verify if the product to be imported is subject to prior ICA, INVIMA, Ministry of Mines,
Environment, Superintendence of Surveillance and Private Security, Superintendency
of Industry and Commerce or INCODER (Entity that gathers the Incora, Inat, Inpa and
DRI) good views and inscriptions. If your product is not subject to any prerequisite, no
import registration authorization is required.
The importer must apply for the single tax registration (RUT) at the National Tax and
Customs Directorate to apply for the Tax Identification Number NIT.
Import Registration (if required)
Exchange procedure in imports: The Exchange Regime establishes the obligation to
channel payment through the intermediaries of the exchange market authorized by
law (commercial banks, financial corporations, etc.), the importer must transfer
abroad the foreign currency corresponding to the payment of the import, after
completing the form Declaration of Exchange No. 1.
Import declaration