How do I get an accurate figure for Colombia?

Send the model, model year, engine size and destination port. You get the FOB or CIF price, the charge breakdown that applies to that specific unit, and the document list this market requires.

Import duty · Colombia

Duty breakdown for Colombia

What is confirmed for Colombia, and what has to be assessed per vehicle.

No published charge stack for this market yet. The age limit and document route below are current, and duty is quoted per unit until the tariff is confirmed.

Used imports require qualifying for an exception and are quota-constrained, so a used-vehicle programme only makes sense where a specific quota is available.

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Where these figures come from

Keyword library country sheet, reviewed September 2026

Age limits, certification routes and duty lines are taken from published rules and reviewed by our team, but customs assesses each vehicle individually. Treat anything here as a planning input, not as an assessment.

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Run your own numbers

The calculator starts on this country. Change the FOB, freight, engine size and vehicle age to match the unit you are actually considering.

Your figures

Country

FOB price (USD)

Freight and insurance (USD)

Insurance (USD)

Engine size (cc)

Vehicle age (years)

Customs duty rate (%)

Editable on purpose: the duty band moves with HS code, engine and age, so use the rate your clearing agent confirms.

12 years. Nigerian Customs works to a hard 12-year cap; some agents still quote a 10-year reading, so the year is confirmed before money moves.

Estimated landed cost

CIF value: $13,620
Customs duty (20%): $2,724
Import levy (used vehicles) (5%): $681
Surcharge (7%): $191
ETLS levy (ECOWAS) (0.50%): $68
CISS / FOB levy (1%): $120
VAT (7.50%): $1,305
All charges except duty: $5,089

Landed cost$18,709

37.36%% of CIF — Age limits, certification routes and duty lines are taken from published rules and reviewed by our team, but customs assesses each vehicle individually. Treat anything here as a planning input, not as an assessment.

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Colombia import questions

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Why is there no rate table for Colombia?: Because the tariff there moves with the HS code, engine capacity and model year, and publishing a single percentage would be wrong more often than it would be right. Used imports require qualifying for an exception and are quota-constrained, so a used-vehicle programme only makes sense where a specific quota is available. Ask for a quote and the figure is worked per unit against the tariff in force.
What is the vehicle age limit for importing into Colombia?: Used imports require qualifying for an exception and are quota-constrained, so a used-vehicle programme only makes sense where a specific quota is available.
How do I get an accurate figure for Colombia?: Send the model, model year, engine size and destination port. You get the FOB or CIF price, the charge breakdown that applies to that specific unit, and the document list this market requires.