Cargo Container from northern California to Cartagena….(No.PBH.PH.A)

august says on Apr 27, 2008, 16:23:

Miguel, what do all of these acronyms refer to? PH? PM?

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webmanco says on Apr 27, 2008, 16:47:

Good luck with the new 40" container.

No hay extremo cierto o verdadero, porque los extremos opacan, enruedan, (lavan cerebros) verdades. Yotas

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Gator says on Apr 27, 2008, 17:56:

I would echo Frank Rizzo, as long as you have the container buy and bring with you.
You might take a look here: www.dian.gov.co, look for Law 488 of 1998 article 92 . There is, I believe an initial exemption of about $4.000 USD on household items for personal use and 15% of value after that.

Friends were given this before their move:

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
For returning Columbian citizens, a 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 .

"Bene, cum Latine nescias, nolo manus meas in te maculare" .

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Robert Jorge says on Apr 27, 2008, 20:34:

"One sporting weapon per family" is allowed - but prohibited items include weapons? I don't get it - what is the rule?

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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Boatygringo says on Apr 28, 2008, 04:19:

dITO, Frank RuzZo, Stuff the container with any thing you think you may need, barbecue, fans, power tools, lamps, out door furniture, vacumn cleaners, washers dryer, all are priced at least 50% higher in Colombia. Towels and sheet are also higher and of poor quality.

Boatygringo

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miamimike says on Apr 28, 2008, 10:24:

MC-you may want to check with some of the REPUTABLE Miami based Freight Forwarder/consolidators who ship to Colombia. There are many west of the Miami Airport near Avianca's Cargo office(25 st nw& 82 ave, Hialeah). In many cases if you don't need a full container, they will match you up with another person shipping who also doesn't need the space in a full 40 footer. Much cheaper this way and I have never heard of problems with the second party missing any items. There shouldn't be as the Cargo Contents belonging to each party are clearly listed on the Container's cargo Manifest and it(container) is Opened& unloaded in front of the Aduana(customs).

No hay Peor Ciego que el que no quiere Ver o Sordo que el que no quiera Oir--Soy Yo, Sarah Palin, Wasilla Alaska.

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Gator says on Apr 28, 2008, 13:07:

Go to DIAN site; One sporting weapon per family is allowed no revolvers, pistols, automatic or military type weapons - only, hunting rifles or shotguns.

"Bene, cum Latine nescias, nolo manus meas in te maculare" .

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Gator says on Apr 28, 2008, 14:43:

Sporting weapons are permitted in non-commercial quantities, usually to one per
family member. Not talking sidearms here but hunting-one rifle or one shotgun. no permit required and the police or army will make the determination if it is allowed if and when you are stopped. if you don't know do not do it.

I have a 12 ga automatic Beretta AL2 and Glock G17 9mm- the Glock is licensed and I have a permit. None required for the AL2

"Bene, cum Latine nescias, nolo manus meas in te maculare" .

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Gator says on Apr 29, 2008, 07:52:

Frank, since you have a security firm, properly licensed, you should be aware of all the BS concerning annual or three year inspection, etc. Thank God most of the BS for an individual concerns sidearms. INDUMIL (Industria Militar) will have a finger in the pot as will DAS. I would suspect they also have a finger in importing but I am not sure. That office for INDUMIL is in Bogotá at Calle No. 44. 54-11, telephone 220.7800. I am also sure DIAN would jump into the pot since it is involving imports.God! I can just imagine the paperwork and bureaucracy.

Sorry I can't help with an attorney but this seems like a specilazed area of expertise.

Good luck

"Bene, cum Latine nescias, nolo manus meas in te maculare" .

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chester says on Apr 29, 2008, 15:41:

in cali, at the homecenter type stores, everything was way, way more expensive than here in the states

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Robert Jorge says on Apr 29, 2008, 20:21:

And I would assume the price difference in Colombia is because of the ridiculous tarriffs on imported goods. A Porter Cable cordless drill, or a Miliwaukee SawsAll shouldn't cost twice the price in Colombia, than what it costs in the States.

"You can not take the barrio out of the girl you really can't." Oneforamillion

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