transporting a Tractor to Medellin.

Hi all, I have read a large number of post on here for used cars, trucks, motorcycles and so on not being allowed into Colombia permanantly.. I would like to ship my 07 Kubota Tractor via MIA to MDE.. will need it for the acreage and since its pretty knew and not cheap, i am curious if this fits into the car/truck catagory?? or is there a farm machinery and implement exemption?? It would be staying permanantly.. Thanks for any help... mc

By mcheasley on May 16, 2008, 15:50 in Friendly Talkzone.

dwmte7 says on May 16, 2008, 18:12:

m.....not certain, but i do know that there's a real big business in importing used/reconditioned heavy equipment. whether that includes your kubota, is another story. call DIAN and ask them. it's too bad the 'bulldog' is gone. she was about the only person you could get a really straight answer from. but, it's worth the ask.

dwmte

vicshere says on May 16, 2008, 19:20:

about 4 years ago when i asked at the DIAN i was told used and new construction and farm equipment was allowed with no duty...don't know if its still the same

listo

Gator says on May 17, 2008, 08:58:

It is with a few exceptions. Check the DIAN site or call then in Bogotá. The big problem has been the Democrats in Congress. They love free trade like vampires love garlic. ...

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

mcheasley says on May 17, 2008, 09:09:

Thanks all! I guess i am heading to the DIAN site..

RAAAY says on May 17, 2008, 10:31:

This link gives information on all regulations.

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

Schrool down on the left to get to the relevant section.

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

tejasmarcos says on May 17, 2008, 10:59:

happy scrolling! that document is comprehensive to say the least. reminds me of SIC codes somewhat.

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

tejasmarcos says on May 17, 2008, 11:02:

the tractor will fall somewhere in the 8700 section somewhere near the end of the document.

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

Gator says on May 17, 2008, 14:48:

8701 Tractors (other than tractors of heading 8709):
8701 10 00 00 - Pedestrian controlled tractors 5 L VAT
8701 20 00 00 - Road tractors for semi-trailers 15 L VAT
8701 30 00 00 - Track-laying tractors 5 L VAT
8701 90 00 00 - Other 0 L Gvat
*
* Agricultural tractors NA

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

mcheasley says on May 18, 2008, 20:50:

WOW !!! thank you all.. Great help and makes it easier for me to get an idea..