EXPORT MOVING FROM COLOMBIA

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Move your personal belongings from one country to another, easily and safely with CLM Cargo


If you are ready to venture and live the experience in another country, "calm down" that CLM Cargo takes care of everything,


We will pack, dispatch, and put your belongings at the door of your future home anywhere in the world. For this service, it is an essential requirement that CLM Cargo does the packaging and verification of the content with canine equipment, keep in mind that closed packages are not received since we must make a detailed inventory for customs, the police and the agent at the destination.



The goods are transported by any mode of transport, land transportation, ocean freigth or air transportation, due to the conditions of the cargo, in many cases by sea, some countries have restricted the mobilization of this type of cargo in a consolidated LCL manner.


The packing list must be discriminated item by package and its respective individual value, in case of having the cargo insured at the time of a claim, this will be the value for which the insurer will respond.


At the port the extra costs can be stand-by of the vehicle, mobilizations for pre customs inspection, customs inspection, police inspection, use of the port, container delays, among others.


We suggest you send the documentation at least 5 days before the cargo leaves to do the filing before the port, since it takes 48 hours to process and enter the goods at the port at least 4 days prior to the closure of the ship since we have to file documents, pre-inspect and enter; the port gives 3 days off.


Some countries like Mexico and Argentina require the most detailed packing lists possible, Example: 1 fork, 5 spoons, 6 glasses, etc., and apostilled by the embassies of these countries here in Colombia, generally located in the city of Bogotá, to Failure to collect taxes or benefits at destination, take this procedure into account before planning your departure from the country. The service at destination is subject to negotiation, if requested, CLM Cargo can manage with the agent at destination the reception of the cargo and the possible expenses that it will incur upon arrival such as release, import customs, transport to the destination. final, taxes, storage, among others, without this directly committing CLM Cargo since each country has its own restrictions for the handling of household goods.


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UNACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE

TO COLOMBIA

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Travel abroad is a pleasure for a lot of people, and buying things is even more pleasurable, to remember the times when you were traveling, but then, the weight that the airline allows you to carry is not enough to bring to Colombia all your purchasing, that's why we at CLM Cargo "Transportations and Logistics"  offer you this incredible service.


Unaccompanied baggage is baggage that arrives or leaves the country before or after the traveler's arrival, "maximum 1 month before or 3 months after." The traveler has the right to introduce into Colombia, in addition to his personal effects, goods that pay taxes.



The traveler must have been out of the country a minimum of 5 days, in case of not fulfilling this requirement the service does not apply.


The value in US$ of unaccompanied luggage may not exceed US$2,500, if this requirement is not met, the service does not apply.


Minors: can only introduce goods up to a value equivalent to 50% of the quotas indicated here.


The traveler has 2 alternatives to withdraw his merchandise from the airline, by hiring a customs broker such as CLM Cargo or doing it directly with the DIAN. The luggage can arrive before or after or with the traveler, it is understood that this procedure is family, never commercial.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • ¿Where can i find the regulation for moving in Colombia?

    Regulations: DECREE 390 OF 2016 (CUSTOMS STATUS)

    Article 309. Requirements for the importation of household goods / moving.


  • ¿What do I need to enter my household or international move in Colombia?

    To enjoy the benefit mentioned in the previous article, the traveler must comply with the following:


    1. Must be a resident abroad who enters the national customs territory to establish residence there. For these purposes, the resident abroad is the person who lives abroad for at least twenty-four (24) continuous or discontinuous months, during the three (3) years immediately prior to their arrival in the country.
    2. The household / moving must belong to a person or their family unit. In this case, the list of the people who make up the family unit must be presented.
    3. The household / moving items must come from the country in which its owner was residing. When for technical reasons, related to the voltage or the transmission system, some electrical appliances cannot be used in Colombia, the origin of a country other than the country of residence will be admitted, after proof of the fact.
    4. The introduction of a household / moving item may only be authorized by a single customs office.
    5. The household / moving may be declared through a customs agency before the arrival of its owner to the country, in whose name it must be consigned.
    6. The term for the arrival to the national customs territory of the household goods / moving will be one (1) month before or three (3) months after the date of arrival of its owner. In duly justified cases, the customs authority may authorize the entry of household goods / moving after the aforementioned term.

    The passport constitutes the supporting document of the customs declaration, as well as the transport document and the insurance policy or those that take their place, and it does not require registration or import license or approval. 


    In the event of non-compliance with any of the aforementioned requirements, the regime change must be made with the payment of the corresponding import duties and taxes. 


    Whoever has introduced a household goods / moving to the national customs territory, may only exercise the right provided in articles 308 and 309 of this decree, after five (5) years have elapsed from the date of authorization of withdrawal of the initially imported household goods / moving.

  • ¿What documents i will need to do the import in Colombia?

    The documents that you will need to import your household goods / moving in Colombia are:


    1. Certificate of residence issued by the Colombian Consulate in origin stating the client's permanence abroad for at least two (2) consecutive years (only for Colombian citizens).
    2. Work or residence visa in Colombia valid for at least one year (only for foreign citizens).
    3. Power of attorney with the customs broker
    4. Traveler's declaration (Document that is delivered to the client on the plane before landing at the Colombian airport and in which they must declare that they enter unaccompanied luggage and / or personal effects).
    5. B/L or original air waybill, must show current weight of the goods and / or volume, delivery details, etc.
    6. Complete and detailed inventory of the household goods / moving  (in Spanish), which must show the brand ranges, the model and the serial number for all appliances and electronic equipment (vacuum cleaners, microwave ovens, toasters, televisions, DVD players). video, personal computers, etc.); If possible, electronic devices must be packed together.The packing list must be discriminated item by package and their respective individual value, in case of having the cargo insured at the time of a claim, this will be the value for which the insurer will answer you.
    7. Diplomatic officials must have a diplomatic entry format, which must be requested from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bogotá, specifically for the mission they are going to carry out, be cleared by any Customs in the country. The name of the mission or the owner should be noted on the shipping documents.
    8. Certificate of return law approved (If applicable).

  • ¿The import of household good / moving in Colombia has restrictions?

    Yes, the import of household good / moving in Colombia has the following restrictions:


    • Cleaning implements.

    • Food.

    • Firearms.

    • Medications and / or drugs.

    • Chemical substances.

    • Fauna and Flora.

    • Taxidermy (Must comply with the provisions of DECREE 1608 of July 31, 1978).

    • Vehicles.

    • Electric bicycles, it will depend on the legislation of the country of destination.

    • Only one electronic device of each class is allowed to be transported, except air conditioning, which has a limit of up to three and televisions, up to two.

    • The bedroom furniture must correspond to the number of people in the family.

  • ¿Can i import my goods and then leave Colombia to live abroad again?

    Only those residents abroad who enter COLOMBIA to permanently establish their residence will be the holders of household goods / moving.

  • ¿What are the most frequent destinations for Colombian citizens?

    Below we mention some of the countries that have more frequency in the mobilization of people according to the government of Colombia,: 

    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
    • Costa Rica
    • Panama
    • Argentina
    • Chile
    • Ecuador
    • Peru
    • Brazil
    • France
    • England - UK
    • Italy
    • Belgium 
    • Holland 

  • ¿Who is a resident abroad?

    A resident abroad is the person who lives abroad for at least 24 continuous or discontinuous months.


    Colombians residing abroad who return to Colombia to establish their residence in the country, will have the right to introduce personal effects and household goods / moving corresponding to their family unit, without requiring an Import Registration or License, the Return Law, Law 1565 of 2012 to obtain the benefit of taxes, for more information visit


    https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/sites/default/files/Normograma/docs/ley_1565_2012.htm  

  • ¿Can I export my MOVING by air?

    Yes, you can export or import your household goods by air transport, you must take into account the packaging so that your merchandise arrives in excellent condition, the size of the pieces, and the size of the aircraft doors so that everything can enter the aircraft, the maximum weight allowed per piece and other accessibility standards.

  • ¿What requirements do I need to deliver my Unaccompanied baggage?

    The requirements to deliver your Unaccompanied baggage previous to your 

    flight are:


    1. Copy of the Traveler's Air Ticket.

    2. Copy of Passport.

    3. Packing List (each unit, suitcase or box).

    4. Declared value or original invoice.

    5. Address of origin and destination (telephones, emails).


    The requirements to receive your Unaccompanied baggage after to your 

    flight are:


    1. Copy of passport and stamp of entry to the Country.

    2. Copy of Form 530 (delivered on the plane)

    3. Invoice with the Master Guide number. (We will inform you the Name of the Airline the day and the number of the flight on which your luggage will travel).


    Recommendations to consider:


    1. On the plane, you will be given the DIAN form 530 (luggage declaration and representative money certificates). In which you declare that you are carrying unaccompanied luggage with its respective declared value.

    2. At the destination, you must deliver this form to the Customs Officer (Its completion is mandatory).

    3. It is advisable to list the items sent as unaccompanied luggage "EQUIPAJE NO ACOMPAÑADO" with their respective costs and / or purchase invoices.

  • ¿What can I not bring to Colombia as UNACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE?

    1. Vehicles and railroad equipment or automobiles (prohibited)


    2. Aircraft, balloons, airships and gliders (prohibited)


    3. Boats or any floating artifact and / or its parts (prohibited)


    4. Weapons, ammunition and explosives (prohibited)


    5. Transport material such as tires and spare parts for cars or machinery (prohibited)


    6. Exception material for transport: if bicycles, wheelchairs and children's cars can be sent (allowed)


  • ¿What are the conditions of UNACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE in Colombia?

    1. Time spent abroad: minimum 5 days


    2. Maximum value of the merchandise in USD$ 2,500


    3. Type of goods considered unaccompanied baggage: household items, whether or not electrical, sporting goods and articles of the art or trade of the traveler


    4. Maximum quantity units per article: 3 units


    5. Tax to pay (according to the value of the merchandise): 15%


    Example for calculating the tax: If the traveler has been abroad for more than five days, the quota is up to USD$2,500. This includes articles for domestic use, sports and those that are typical of the art or trade of the traveler. 


    You can enter up to 3 units of each, not exceeding the quota of USD2,500, paying 15% taxes (the modality can be used only once a year.). 


    Therefore, it is important to always carry the invoice of the items purchased to verify their value, sometimes these values ​​can be corroborated on the internet and if the website that was searched is for a higher value, the official can readjust the declared value of the goods.