New law relating to import tax

panthdave says on Jul 1, 2007, 16:01:

Is this law posted somewhere on the changes and the effective date????

panthdave Miami

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elk says on Jul 1, 2007, 16:11:

I have no idea, but I would doubt it. If I don't see a post by Esteban relating to the matter in a couple of days, I will give him a call. I would think the authorities would provide some advanced notice, but this may not be the case. I think the idea is to speed the process through the aduana at the airports, but he did mentioned $1,500 max value and document requirements.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Jul 1, 2007, 16:19:

my bet would be the airlines would post this as soon as it is available.....i wouldnt wait until Colombia posts notices.....it directly affects the airlines, so they would probably be posting it as soon as they recieve it and review it.....

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panthdave says on Jul 1, 2007, 16:40:

Well your already allowed 1500.00 tax free for personal effects.. I brought a brand new LCD TV and had no problems but noticed Medellin Customs not so tough..In Miami I basically can get everything cheaper here in the streets of Miami so I bring many things down.unless its too big like Furniture..I go back and forth every two to three weeks work and buy things for my place down in Medellin..
I hope they will raise the amount that will be great..

panthdave Miami

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Miguel_Clavo says on Jul 1, 2007, 16:44:

pantdave...no problems with the packaging? did you have to pay excess taxes at all on it?

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panthdave says on Jul 1, 2007, 16:55:

Nothing....at all and American the counter lady did not charge me anything either for oversized box because that was all I had..was the TV and the clothes on my back..

I went thru customs with just the box and nothing else..

panthdave Miami

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griffbos says on Jul 1, 2007, 20:25:

that is what i was wondering I preparing to move down, at some point oher them clothes I have 2 small platic storage containers ( 33 gal I think they are) of personal items ie books , knick knacks, shot glasses that come from Colombia inthe first place, a few small wood boxes keep change and papers in.photos I want to try an bring one on the plane with me as it would be under 50lbs and then worry about shipping the other later if at all.

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elk says on Jul 2, 2007, 05:17:

I just received an email from Estan, but a few items are still unclear to me. The degree was created on June 21 of this year, and may or may not be in effect at this time. The max limit remains at $1,500, but remember to have all supporting receipts for items you bring into Colombia. Personal items are not included in the $1,500. (personal clothing, etc) Today is a holiday, but I will be contacting Esteban ASAP.

Esteban states:
The treasury’s secretary along with the DIAN created on june 21st of this year the degree 2287/07, where they changed the custom’s law with emphasis in the article 206.

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Jul 2, 2007, 08:56:

Here are the official forms in Spanish and English, with instructions:



http://www.dian.gov.co/dian/15servicios.nsf/b74362344743008605256ee800...

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Jul 2, 2007, 08:56:

Sorry about the long link. If it doesn't work, just type



dian declaracion 530



into Google

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elk says on Jul 2, 2007, 17:22:

Tinto: I think the form you are referring too is rather old. The rules will change as of June 2007 and the effective date is still unknown. They may in fact use the old form combined with new rules.

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