DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Original Passport for customer and all family members
Visa (mandatory for consignee) valid for at least one year
Residence or Work Visa
Foreigners must apply for 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 (in Spanish)
Inventory 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
If possible, pack all electronic appliances together
Transmittal documents showing actual weights and/or volume, delivery details, etc.
Diplomats must have Diplomatic Entry Form, to be requested from Foreign Ministry by Diplomatic Mission
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
Only one household goods shipment from one country allowed per family
All shipments pay duty, import tax, sales tax (VAT), and warehouse fees which are charged to customer's account
Owner 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 100% inspected
Household goods must arrive within 30 days before or 120 days after the arrival of the customer
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
Duties/taxes on C.I.F. value of household goods are assessed
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in small quantities are subject to duties and sales tax (Import License may be required)
One sporting weapon is permitted per family
Only one of each major electrical appliance is allowed, except air conditioners which are limited to three
Bedroom furniture must correspond to the number of persons in the family
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Weapons, ammunition and explosives
Drugs and narcotics
Pornographic material
Uniforms or equipment relating to the Police or Armed Forces
MOTOR VEHICLES
As of 1/1/94 no USED automobile may be imported into Colombia
Import License is required and MUST be obtained prior to arrival of auto
Do not include an auto as part of the household goods shipment
DO NOT SHIP VEHICLES UNTIL ALL DOCUMENTS ARE IN ORDER
NON-COMPLIANCE WILL RESULT IN SEIZURE/STORAGE OF SHIPMENT AT GREAT ADDITIONAL EXPENSE
Documents required:
Original Commercial Invoice (detailed and in US dollars)
Title
Registration
Copy of Bill of Sale
ALL DOCUMENTS (Invoice, etc.) must agree with the Import License
PETS
Vaccination Certificate
Import License
Notarized Health Certificate from Veterinarian
Quarantine IS NOT required for cats and dogs
Contact destination agent prior to forwarding
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NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, Golden Chariots International cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.