What happens if I misclassify my goods in Colombia?

Incorrect tariff classification can result in penalties up to 200% of unpaid duties, seizure of goods, and administrative sanctions. It can also cause customs clearance delays and additional logistics costs.

Can I request an advance ruling from DIAN?

Yes, DIAN offers advance rulings on tariff classification. You can submit a request with the technical description of your product and DIAN will issue a binding ruling on the correct tariff heading.

What happens if I misclassify my goods in Colombia?

Incorrect tariff classification can result in penalties up to 200% of unpaid duties, seizure of goods, and administrative sanctions. It can also cause customs clearance delays and additional logistics costs.

Can I request an advance ruling from DIAN?

Yes, DIAN offers advance rulings on tariff classification. You can submit a request with the technical description of your product and DIAN will issue a binding ruling on the correct tariff heading.

Regulations

Tariff Classification in Colombia (Customs Tariff)

Correct tariff classification is essential to determine duties, VAT, and applicable regulations in Colombia. Learn how to use the Colombian Customs Tariff, general interpretive rules, and available tools.

Key Points

Colombia uses the NANDINA Nomenclature based on the WCO Harmonized System

Classification is done at 10 digits: 6 HS + 2 NANDINA + 2 national

The General Interpretive Rules (GIR) are the legal basis for classification

Incorrect classification can result in penalties up to 200% of evaded duties

DIAN offers advance rulings on tariff classification

Requirements

Detailed technical description of the product: material, function, use, composition
Consultation of the current Customs Tariff on DIAN's MUISCA portal
Application of the 6 General Interpretive Rules of the HS
Legal notes of section and chapter
DIAN advance rulings as reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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