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Customs Procedure for Moving Household Goods in to Columbia
Only one household goods shipment from one country allowed per family. All shipments pay duty, import tax, sales tax and warehouse fees, which are charged to customer's account. Member must have lived outside of the country for at least two years Member 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.

 

Documents Required
Original Passport for customer and all family members, Visa (mandatory for consignee) valid for at least one year, Residence or Employment 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

Diplomatic Shipment
Foreign Diplomats do not require import license approved before shipping. Foreign Diplomats do not pay customs duties and taxes. Foreign Diplomats do not require the Antipollution control.

 

Vehicle/ Car
It is required an import license approved by customs. Before departure at origin. 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

 

Prohibited Items
Weapons, ammunition and explosives, Drugs and narcotics, Pornographic material, Uniforms or equipment relating to the Police or Armed Forces.

 

Live Animals and Plants
Original of Veterinary Health Certificate. Photocopy of the passport of the pet's owner. Vaccination Certificate. Import License. Import License. Notarized Health Certificate from Veterinarian. Quarantine IS NOT required for cats and dogs. Contact destination agent prior to forwarding.

 

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, mymovingguide.com can only offer guidance but cannot be responsible for miss-advice. Please contact the consulate or embassy representing the country to which you are moving to determine the applicable rules, regulations and laws to which your shipment will be subject.

 

 
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