How is origin certified under the Colombia-US FTA?

The FTA uses a self-certification system: the exporter, producer, or importer issues the origin certification in free format, declaring that the product meets the treaty's rules of origin. No official format or government validation is required.

Which products benefit from the Colombia-US FTA?

The vast majority of industrial products have had 0% duty since entry into force. Sensitive agricultural products like rice, chicken, and dairy have progressive tariff elimination with tariff-rate quotas.

How is origin certified under the Colombia-US FTA?

The FTA uses a self-certification system: the exporter, producer, or importer issues the origin certification in free format, declaring that the product meets the treaty's rules of origin. No official format or government validation is required.

Which products benefit from the Colombia-US FTA?

The vast majority of industrial products have had 0% duty since entry into force. Sensitive agricultural products like rice, chicken, and dairy have progressive tariff elimination with tariff-rate quotas.

Regulations

Colombia-US Free Trade Agreement: Leveraging Preferences

The Colombia-US FTA has been in force since 2012. Learn how to apply preferential tariffs, specific rules of origin, and benefits for Colombian importers and exporters.

Key Points

Over 80% of US industrial products enter Colombia at 0% duty

The FTA includes progressive tariff elimination for sensitive agricultural products

Rules of origin require substantial production or transformation in the US or Colombia

The certificate of origin is self-certified by the exporter or importer

Includes chapters on intellectual property, services, and investment

Requirements

Self-certified certificate of origin by the exporter, producer, or importer
Compliance with product-specific rules of origin
Commercial invoice with exporter's origin declaration
Maintain origin documentation for a minimum of 5 years

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