Trading Across Borders in Colombia

These tables list the procedures necessary to import and exports a standardized cargo of goods in Colombia. The documents required to export and import the goods are also shown.

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 Nature of Export ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation5350
Customs clearance and technical control2250
Ports and terminal handling3170
Inland transportation and handling41000
Totals:141770
 Nature of Import ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation7330
Customs clearance and technical control2250
Ports and terminal handling2170
Inland transportation and handling31000
Totals:141750
 Export documents Import documents
Bill of ladingBill of lading
Certificate of originCargo release order
Commercial invoiceCertificate of origin
Customs export declarationCommercial invoice
Inspection reportCustoms import declaration
Packing listInspection report
 Technical standard
 Terminal handling receipts