Import Duty Lists

ColombianoGringo says on Jun 26, 2008, 09:40:

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vicshere says on Jun 26, 2008, 10:15:

http://www.export.gov/static/colombia_tariff_schedule.pdf

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ColombianoGringo says on Jun 26, 2008, 10:33:

Vic, Is that list for importing products into Colombia or from Colombia into the US? I ask because the document says that the duties would be payable in Colombian pesos. I am interested in importing from Colombia into the US. Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I am new to this.

Thanks a lot,
CG

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vicshere says on Jun 26, 2008, 10:39:

oh???crap

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ColombianoGringo says on Jun 26, 2008, 10:48:

I found something called "Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (2008) (Rev.1)". Is this what I should be using? If I am reading it correctly, it appears that the duty for our particular product is 6%.

I think this is what I need. The codes for the products do match the ones in your document. Do different countries use standardized codes for these types of lists?

Any suggestions on good sources of information for topics related to importing products. I am a software developer by trade so all this is foreign to me. We are looking into a business that my wife can manage once she moves to the US in August.

Thanks for the info.

CG

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Gator says on Jun 26, 2008, 12:36:

use vic's link-it's is the same as DIAN has on its web site

The best is DIAN's list or contact their import office in Bogotá. This site will answer a ton of questions: http://www.proexport.com.co In Spanish but there is a "translate to English if you click on the upper left side just above the drop down list.

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

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ColombianoGringo says on Jun 26, 2008, 15:09:

Gator, Thanks. I'd seen a link to that proexport site on the Houston consulate website, but haven't had a chance to check it out. Do you mean that the DIAN would have information about the duties that the US government charges to import Colombian products into the US?

I found the US International Trade Commission' Tariff Information Center at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/index.htm so I assume that the 6% figure I found there is the general duty. However, I was curious about any differences in duties for countries that fall under the Andean Trade Preference program.

I will be doing lots of research on this topic, but if anyone with experience in importing Colombian products into the US could give me a little direction, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
CG

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Gator says on Jun 26, 2008, 18:19:

http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_programs/duty_rates/

Try here or here www.cbp.gov

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Timba says on Jun 27, 2008, 06:57:

Harmonized tariff codes are international.

The U.S. has no free trade deal with Colombia......at least not yet.

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ColombianoGringo says on Jun 27, 2008, 07:48:

I realize that there is no trade deal yet, but what are the benefits of the Andean Trade Preference program which was recently exteneded? Does that affect import tariffs in any way?

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Timba says on Jun 27, 2008, 13:04:

I believe there were preferential tariffs on certain goods. I do not have access to that list of goods at the moment.

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Gator says on Jun 27, 2008, 14:40:

Certain goods are exempt but are classified as native handicraft-cottage industry type stuff.

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jinksmiester says on Jun 27, 2008, 16:30:

Not sure how it works for the u.s but here in canuck land im importing from colombia and just had to search the blue pages in a phone book for customs and importation.They supplied the tarrif numbers and all info on customs/duty and taxes.Fould other info on there website for pachaging and labeling requirments....Canada has a trade agreement with colombia so not sure if that helps us or not however some things are duty free to import.

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Timba says on Jun 28, 2008, 07:49:

Canada has a free trade agreement with Colombia. As long as it is not a restricted good and you have a certificate of origin, you are good to go.

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ColombianoGringo says on Jun 29, 2008, 17:50:

Thanks for the info guys.

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GregYohn says on Jun 30, 2008, 08:10:

Hola!


This is the website that shows the USA Colombian Trade office. I expect that they speak English of course.

Directora: Silvia Reyes
Tel: 212 922 9114
Fax: 212 922 9115
140 East 57th Street 2nd Floor
New York, N.Y. 10022
Horario de Atención: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
http://www.proexport.com.co/vbecontent/newsDetail.asp?id=1132

Tel:305 374 3144
Fax:305 372 9365
601 Brickell Key Drive - Suite 801
Miami, FL 33131
Horario de Atención: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
http://www.proexport.com.co/vbecontent/newsDetail.asp?id=1131

12VOIP.com gives free calls to Colombia.Greg

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ColombianoGringo says on Jun 30, 2008, 08:13:

Thanks Greg. It is in Miami, so who knows about the English ;)

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GregYohn says on Jun 30, 2008, 08:14:

Hola!

I edited my post to show the NY location also!

I called the NY office now and they speak English there.

12VOIP.com gives free calls to Colombia.Greg

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ColombianoGringo says on Jun 30, 2008, 10:08:

Greg, I was just kidding. Either way, I speak both English and Spanish natively. Thanks again. I'll be sure to give them a call.

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