Trade between Colombia and Canada continue to grow thanks The Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Colombia's diversified economy. Canadian companies are investing in goods and services to Colombia and depend on reliable low cost parcel delivery.
In this blog, we review things to consider when shipping between Canada and Colombia
- Customs clearance import shipping from Canada
- Tips to consider when shipping to Colombia
- Carrier shipping options Colombia from Canada
- Colombia Canadian Free Trade Agreement
- Common carrier shipping options for shipping Canada from Colombia
- Canadian import fees for goods shipped from Colombia
- Shipping quote request form between Colombia and Canada
Jet Worldwide Canada provides innovative shipping between Colombia and Canada
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Colombian Customs Clearance for items sent from Canada
No matter which delivery method to Colombia you choose, the information below is helpful to ensure your parcel transits through customs without delay or unexpected costs. Include as many details as possible on the invoice for customs.
Importing goods to Colombia for goods shipped from Canada
- Consignments with a declared value is less than $200 USD are subject to a 10% tariff for the declared value of the item(s).
- Consignments imported to Colombia via post or express shipping valued over $200 USD are subject to both the 10% tariff (mentioned above) plus 19% IVA (Value Added Tax). corresponding to CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) for the imported goods.
- Articles value over $2,000 USD or over 50 kilograms are subject to more formal procedures established by the Colombian customs “decree 2658” rules. Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes. Common goods - such a clothing, sporting goods, and luggage - are assessed a duty rate of around 15%.
Tip for Sending to Colombia:
- When sending to Columbia be sure address is complete and you include a contact name and phone number.
- Post Codes in Colombia were recently developed and you are unlikely to see them listed on a Colombian address. However you will need to know the postal code before shipping your Canadian origin parcel to Colombia.
Shipping Colombia from Canada
Canadian Shipping Options to Colombia
Shipping to Colombia via Canada Post
The lowest cost shipping option from Canada for delivery to Bogota, Medellin and Cali is via Canada Post. Canada post is the preferred option for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items to Colombia.
Canada Post delivery options to Colombia include:
- Canada Post Small Packet Surface and Air options to Colombia
- Canada Post International Parcel to Colombia: Surface
- Canada Post International Parcel to Colombia: Air
Parcel Delivery to Colombia via UPS and FedEx Canada
FedEx and UPS are North America's largest carriers and offer. along with DHL, reliable express delivery from Canada to Colombia.
FedEx and UPS Shipping Colombia from Canada services include:
- International air priority shipping to Colombia
- International economy air shipping Colombia from Canada
Jet Worldwide shipping to Colombia from Canada
Jet Worldwide is a trusted brand that has been providing international shipping solutions for over 40 years.
- Jet Worldwide provides options for shipping between North America (Canada and USA) and Colombia for parcels, pallets and online orders.
Jet Worldwide provides import and last mile delivery solutions to Colombia and logistics solutions to South America and the Caribbean.
Shipping to Colombia via Purolator Courier
Purolator is a leading courier service in Canada and provides international delivery via their partners such as UPS.
Duty Free Import to Colombia from Canada
Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff rates are generally applicable for good traded between Colombia and Canada. Goods that meet the rules of origin can benefit from preferential duty free import. The MFN tariff rates of Canada and Colombia apply to goods that do not meet the rules of origin (non-originating goods) under the Canada Colombia Free Trade Agreement.
Read more about Canada's free trade agreements.
Goods imported duty free to Colombia from Canada
Goods originating in Canada may qualify for duty free import under the rules of the Colombian - Canadian Free Trade Agreement. Canadian parcels seeking duty free import must be accompanied by a certificate of origin and other supporting documents.
The standard rate of tax (value added tax) for goods imported to Colombia is 16% and is applied to all goods - even those qualifying for duty free entry.
NOTE: When sending to Colombia, we recommend getting approval of the receiver - who will be the actual importer - to ensure the necessary paperwork is included. Jet Worldwide can arrange to have the duty and taxes paid in Canada via our Delivery Duty Paid Service.
Shipping To Canada from Colombia
The common carrier shipping options from Colombia include the Colombian postal carrier 4-72, as well as FedEx, UPS, DHL Jet
Importing Goods to Canada Shipped from Colombia
Goods imported to Canada valued over CA$20 are subject to duty and taxes. Consignments valued under CA$3,300 can be imported via Canada's low value system (LVS).
Colombian origin goods may qualify for preferential duty free entry under Canada- Colombian free trade agreement.
Simplified origin statement for shipping to Canada from Colombia
The value for duty amount for all of Canada's free trade agreements (including the Colombian Canadian Free Trade Agreement) for which the proof of origin / certificate of origin is waived is up to CAD 3,300.
For imports not exceeding CAD 3,300 to Canada, the requirement for proof of origin is waived. The requirement on the importer to maintain records (for example, commercial invoice and B3) applies even if the CBSA does not require a certification of origin or if a requirement for a certification of origin has been waived.
Read about Certification of Origin and when it is needed.
Getting quote for shipping between Colombia, Canada and USA
Jet Worldwide gives access to all companies seeking shipping quotes between Colombia -USA and Canada for parcels pallets, and online orders. Contact our team: For a quote for shipping online orders, provide details including shipping volume, item(s) being shipped, average value and weight of each parcel. The more details the better :).
