Colombia Tariff 2026: Stay Compliant, Reduce Costs

Colombia Customs Duties Summary

Colombia employs a customs regime based largely on the Andean Community standards, assessing duties on the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) value of imports. While the standard VAT is applied universally, many goods benefit from preferential rates due to Free Trade Agreements with the United States and the European Union. Importers must carefully classify goods, as agricultural products often fall under a variable price band system rather than a fixed rate.

Key Duty Classifications:

• Ad Valorem Duty: The most common tariff method, calculated as a percentage of the CIF value, typically lower for raw materials and higher for finished consumer goods.
• Value Added Tax (IVA): A broad-based 19% tax applied to the total customs value (CIF + Duty), though exemptions exist for computers and specific medical devices.
• Specific and Compound Duties: Primarily used for sensitive agricultural products (like corn or milk) to stabilize local prices against international volatility.
• Antidumping Duties: Supplemental duties levied on specific imports, such as textiles or footwear from certain origins, to counteract unfair market pricing.
• Excise (Consumption) Tax: An additional levy applied to specific luxury items, including vehicles, boats, and telecommunications services.
• US-Origin Fees (Note): Section 301, MPF, and HMF are United States import fees and do not apply to goods entering Colombia.