The Customs or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... for Dates – dried to Colombia is classified under Food & Beverage(cdf categories).
The HSCODE applied for Dates – dried is 8-4-10-0-0
The taxA fee imposed by a government on personal or corporate incom... is applied on the total sum of item cost, insurance cost and shipment cost.
The custom/import taxes are:
General duty is 15%
The average VAT rate applicable in Colombia is 0.19 or 0.05
Note: If the special tariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate is NULL then general duty is applicable.
The other taxes applicable are:
Consumption taxTax paid which is based on the price of services or goods, e...
Excsie duty
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To get the accurate amount, calculate here
Calculation method:
Customs Duties or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... and taxes will be pending and need to be cleared while importing goods into Colombia whether by a private individual or a commercial entity.
The valuation method is CIF.
Below table provide the Duty and Sales taxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... for Colombia:
| Duty Rates | Average Duty Rate | Sales Tax(GST) | Threshold on goods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% to 35% (Some electronic goods are duty free) | 11.31% | VAT=16% VAT=VAT%(CIF + Excise + any duty) | Duty is not exempted but VAT is exempted id FOB is less than US$200 |
- Alcohol and tobacco products are subjected to excise duty at 20% and 55% (CIF + duty)
- Consumption taxes in corporate
- Mobile phone services at 4%.
- Certain vehicles, aircraft, and other goods at 8% or at 16%.
- Restaurant and cafeteria services at 8%.
A national consumption taxTax paid which is based on the price of services or goods, e... is levied against the following select services and goods:
For more information on other taxes and duties please refer Corporate taxes website.
Prohibited Items:
- Imitation (replica) firearms, weapons, explosive devices or ammunition
Other related items:
Asti spumante
Sparkling wine
Champagne brut and bottle
Vodka energy drink
Spirits brandy – cognac, Cocktail, Brandy
spirits gin and Jenever
Spirits tequila and cuervo, Mezcal
Malt whiskey and Whisky – scotch of 2 to 4 litres
Coffee – instant coffee – flavoured and Cappuccino hazelnut (powdered drink mix)
Tea leaves – black > 3kg
Tea leaves – green < 3kg - flavoured
Lemons,Cranberry, Apples – fresh
Dry fruit and bananas – dried
Cherries in syrup – maraschino, Cherries,
Fresh green chilli and Chili peppers
Dates – dried
Dried tropical fruit, Truffles, and Blueberry
Kiwifruit – fresh
Dried mushrooms
Fruit jam, honey & spreads jam – guava,
Jatropha oil and Avocado oil,
Sauce – mustard
Chocolates and pralines-truffles