# Colombia Import Duty And Taxes Calculator From United States Use this free Import Duty Calculator to estimate your tax and duties when shipping to Colombia based on your shipment value and product type. #### Import Tax Calculator - **Shipment Origin** Choose Location - **Shipment Destination** Choose Destination - **Item Selling Price** GET QUOTE ## Things To Know When Shipping To Colombia When shipping a package internationally from the United States, your shipment may be subject to a custom duty and import tax. Every [country](/content/countries/shipping-to-colombia/index.html) is different, and to ship to Colombia, you need to be aware of the following. Colombia calculates using the CIF method, which means the import duty and taxes are calculated based on the value of the imported goods as well as shipping costs. [Click here](/content/blog/how-to-calculate-taxes-duties-when-shipping-internationally/index.html) or use our calculator to see fees. There are usually also charges levied by the import customs broker for filing the import customs clearance documents with the local customs authorities. This customs brokerage fee will be in addition to the customs duties and import VAT / GST applied to the imported goods. When it comes to importing goods, some documentation containing details of the shipment is required, and it varies by courier and destination country. Thankfully, Easyship has extensive experience shipping to Colombia and is able to provide all the right documentation without you having to lift a pen. Entrepreneurs access discounted rates with Easyship through using our express couriers and postal services. To unlock deeper discounts, consider shipping in bulk. Direct injection is a form of consolidated shipping that takes advantage of exceptions for import taxes and duties with a minimum of 250 orders. ### Hot Tip: Be Aware Of The Costs Upfront Do some background research to avoid unexpected costs later. We help you with this research. ## Start Shipping To Colombia With Confidence Easyship was built to allow any business to grow by making it easy for them to ship to Colombia or any other country in the world. [See how](/content/taxes-and-duties/index.html) Easyship streamlines customs clearance or [sign-up today](https://app.easyship.com/signup) to ship with these great shipping options. ## Shipping Rates Based On: - **United States to Colombia** - **Dimension of 4x4x4 in** - **Weight of 1 lbs** - ### ePost Global - Priority Parcel with DelCon (DDP) 4 - 10 working days Shipping cost: USD 12.91 SHIP NOW - ### SkyPostal - Standard Private Delivery 4 - 8 working days Shipping cost: USD 14.84 SHIP NOW - ### DHL Express - Worldwide 1 - 1 working days Shipping cost: USD 49.20 SHIP NOW - ### ePost Global - Priority Packet Tracked Prime (DDU) 4 - 10 working days Shipping cost: USD 18.07 SHIP NOW Custom duties and taxes can be complicated, causing hold ups at customs, incur unexpected shipping costs, ruin the customer experience, and have sellers lose their clients. We ensure that you know upfront how much to pay to avoid unpleasant surprises and shipment delays in the future. To calculate import duty rates for your shipment, multiply the taxable value of your shipment by the tax and duty percentage for Colombia. Remember, import duty percentages vary for each category of goods. The taxable value is usually based on the value of the goods, but depending on the valuation method of a country, it can also include other amounts. Import duty is a tax imposed by a government on goods from other countries. This added tax on imported goods aims to make foreign products less desirable and encourage supporting the domestic market. Not paying taxes is tax evasion, which we don't encourage. It's not worth risking your business of getting fined. It's best to know any customs duty rate amount that is applicable to your shipment, and be upfront with customers on pricing. Use the import taxes calculator for an estimate or visit our countries information for an individual breakdown. The customs authority can easily check your business website and other sources to verify if the value listed matches the actual value of the item. Listing a lower value to avoid taxes is tax evasion and against the law. **Origin:** United States Get the latest shipping news, expert guides, and invites. Go By signing up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Easyship. Unsubscribe at any time.