MOVING - HOUSEHOLD GOODS

Move your personal belongings from one country to another,

easily and safely with CLM Cargo


At CLM Cargo we bring you closer to those you love the most, your family, your new job or an adventure around the world. Here the distances are at your fingertips, CLM Cargo “MOVING” receive your packages, transports it and unloads it wherever you want.


Our company has extensive experience in moving household goods, personal effects and unaccompanied luggage.


The goods are transported by any mode of transport, land, sea or air, 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 manner.

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Since 2007 we have made families happy transporting their belongings from anywhere in the world. When you think of Household, Moving, Personal Effects and Unaccompanied Luggage, think of “CLM Cargo”.


Most of the time, household / moving imports are packed and loaded onto the truck by the same owner. The operation consists of picking up the cargo and dispatching by air, sea or land, depending on where you are; Once the cargo arrives, the customs process is carried out, which takes between 2 - 10 business days, if we have the documentation up to date, then we transport from the port or the airport to the final destination and we deliver you at the door of your  "NEW HOME".

To know the cost of shipping we will need the following basic information:

To quote you the transportation by air, by sea or by land of your personal belongings from one country to another

we will need two information, once is about you, and another is about the cargo, are you ready ...

Please Quote my Moving

  • Collection address (address, city, country, zip code)
  • Port / airport where the office would leave if you already have contracted international transport, if not, we will take care of leaving for what is closest to you
  • What are you going to mobilize, send us a short list and if you can photos to size the load
  • What is the value of your belongings in USD
  • Are you going to do the packaging or will a packaging company do it?
  • What is the destination of the cargo, complete address with indications if it is a house or apartment? If it is a house, is it the first floor? If it is an apartment, does it have an elevator or does the load have to go up stairs?
  • Date you travel to the United States or Colombia


How long you have been abroad

  • If you are a Colombian that is returning, and you have been for more than 5 years you should apply for the RETURN CERTIFICATE that way you will not pay import taxes.
  • If you haven't been more than 5 years or you are not colombian the taxes will be 15% of the CIF value. CIF Cost + Insurance + Freight


If you have already contracted the ocean freight and it is a FCL container:

  • What type of container would it be 20 '- 40' or 40'HC
  • What shipping company does it arrive with
  • How much are you going to pay for that freight
  • How many days free of container does it have at its destination


If you have already contracted the ocean freight and it is LCL Less-than-container consolidation cargo, with which consolidator does the cargo arrive and how much are you going to pay for that freight?

  • Collection address (address, city, country, zip code)
  • Port / airport where the office would leave if you already have contracted international transport, if not, we will take care of leaving for what is closest to you
  • What are you going to mobilize, send us a short list and if you can photos to size the load
  • What is the value of your belongings in USD
  • Are you going to do the packaging or will a packaging company do it?
  • What is the destination of the cargo, complete address with indications if it is a house or apartment? If it is a house, is it the first floor? If it is an apartment, does it have an elevator or does the load have to go up stairs?
  • Date you travel to the United States or Colombia


How long you have been abroad

  • If you are a Colombian that is returning, and you have been for more than 5 years you should apply for the RETURN CERTIFICATE that way you will not pay import taxes.
  • If you haven't been more than 5 years or you are not colombian the taxes will be 15% of the CIF value. CIF Cost + Insurance + Freight


If you have already contracted the ocean freight and it is a FCL container:

  • What type of container would it be 20 '- 40' or 40'HC
  • What shipping company does it arrive with
  • How much are you going to pay for that freight
  • How many days free of container does it have at its destination


If you have already contracted the ocean freight and it is LCL Less-than-container consolidation cargo, with which consolidator does the cargo arrive and how much are you going to pay for that freight?

Packing List Template for Household Goods

CLM Cargo Moving Household goods

raveling abroad is a pleasure for many, and shopping is even more enjoyable. However, the baggage weight allowance from airlines is often not enough to bring all your purchases back to Colombia. That’s why at CLM Cargo, we offer you this incredible service.


UNACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE refers to baggage that arrives or departs from the country either before or after the traveler’s arrival, "up to 1 month before or 3 months after." The traveler is allowed to bring goods into Colombia, in addition to their personal belongings, that are subject to taxes.


The traveler must have been outside the country for a minimum of 5 days. If this requirement is not met, the service does not apply.


The value of the unaccompanied baggage in US dollars cannot exceed $2,500. If this requirement is not met, the service does not apply.


Minors: They can only bring goods with a value equivalent to 50% of the limits specified here.

The traveler has two alternatives to withdraw his merchandise from the airline:


By hiring a customs agent 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 of a family nature, never commercial.

CLM Cargo Moving Household goods

Packaging and Wrapping are the first step and one of the most important in our logistics process. The logistics process typically involves an average of 11 handling stages from the moment the cargo leaves its origin until it reaches its final destination. These stages include loading, unloading, opening and closing of packages, inspections at both the origin and destination by different authorities, transportation movements, and more. It is your responsibility to provide proper packaging and wrapping to ensure that the cargo arrives at its destination in optimal condition.

PACKAGING: This is the material used to protect the cargo from external elements. Examples include double-corrugated cardboard boxes, bubble wrap, Yumbolon, plastic bags (used to protect the product from moisture but not as packaging, placed inside cardboard boxes), Styrofoam, foam, cardboard corners or corner protectors, among others.


WRAPPING: This refers to the material that groups the packaging together, such as pallets or skids, wooden or plastic crates, stretch film, straps, and more. When transporting goods on pallets, skids, wooden crates, or boxes, we must ensure that they comply with international wood fumigation standards (NIF15). Otherwise, we could incur additional costs for fumigation, repacking, and/or destruction of the packaging material.


When packing the cargo, you must consider the restrictions of the mode of transportation, such as the maximum dimensions and weight per item (this is especially important for air freight), and/or the restrictions at both origin and destination regarding cargo handling. Keep in mind that pallets are handled by forklifts that have weight limits per item, and handling oversized or overweight items may result in additional costs.


At CLM Cargo, with our PACKAGING AND WRAPPING SERVICE, we take the measurements of your goods and create custom-certified pallets or wooden crates. Check the price for this service here.


MARKING: Marking, or the use of packaging symbols on the packages, should be visible and easily identifiable, with the appropriate label and information on how to handle it. This includes indications if the item is delicate, cannot get wet, is fragile, is dangerous cargo (IMO-UN), how much it can be packed, if it is non-removable, if the cargo should travel upright, and other important handling instructions.

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.

OUR CUSTOMERS

At CLM Cargo, our commitment goes beyond logistics—it’s about connecting lives and dreams. Discover how we’ve supported our clients in their export and import processes for moving goods to and from Colombia, the United States, and the rest of the world, making every step easier with trust, security, and dedication.


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