Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to Colombia

Reviewed October 2, 2026.

To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into Colombia: import duty is calculated on the CIF value. Import IVA is 19%. There is no free trade agreement with China, so the general duty rate for each tariff code applies. Key conformity requirement: RETIE. Machines must be configured for the local grid: 120/240 V, 60 Hz.

Duty basis
CIF
Import tax
IVA 19%
Trade agreement with China
None
Conformity
RETIE
Grid
120/240 V, 60 Hz

What we handle for buyers in Colombia

  • Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
  • Tariff code and landed cost estimate before you order
  • Documents the factory must provide for RETIE
  • Electrical configuration for 120/240 V, 60 Hz on machines
  • Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
  • Export crating, shipping and documents to Colombia
Does Colombia have a free trade agreement with China?

No. Goods from China pay the general duty rate for their tariff code. We confirm the code and estimate the landed cost before you order.

What voltage and frequency do machines need in Colombia?

The grid in Colombia is 120/240 V at 60 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.

Do I need a certificate to import machinery into Colombia?

The key requirement is RETIE. We make sure the factory provides the documents it needs before shipping.

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