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🇨🇴 China → Colombia

Shipping from China to Colombia

Colombia is served by sea to Buenaventura and Cartagena and air to Bogotá. We manage DIAN customs and advise on Andean Community tariff treatment.

Quick Overview

Applicable Methods

  • Ocean FCL
  • Air Freight to Bogotá
  • Door-to-Door

    • Major Nodes

    • Buenaventura
    • Cartagena
    • Barranquilla
    • Bogotá (BOG)

    Billing Basis

    FCL per container; air per chargeable kg; door all-in.

    To Quote, Provide

  • HS code
  • Weight & volume
  • NIT
  • Delivery city

    • Shipping Methods to Colombia

    Options are matched to this lane — only the modes that realistically serve Colombia are shown.

    Ocean FCL (Buenaventura / Cartagena)

    Containers to Pacific or Caribbean ports.

    Transit: 28–44 days
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    Air Freight to Bogotá

    Air to BOG for urgent cargo.

    Transit: 7–11 days
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    Door-to-Door

    Cleared delivery to Bogotá and major cities.

    Transit: Per mode + clearance
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    Shipping Cost to Colombia

    We quote live rather than publish fixed prices — capacity and fuel move daily. Below is what builds your price.

    Cost Components

    • Ocean/air freight
    • Port handling
    • Duty & VAT (if DDP)
    • Inland trucking

    Billing Units

    • Per container
    • Per kg (air)
    • All-in (door)

    What Moves Price

    • Pacific vs Caribbean
    • Duty & VAT
    • Inland distance
    • Fuel surcharges
    Rates change with capacity and fuel. Request a quote for a firm, transparent number — we never publish unverified prices as facts.

    Transit Time to Colombia

    Planning estimates from major Chinese ports/airports. Your quote reflects live routing, schedules and clearance.

    ScopeTypical Transit
    Port to Port (ocean)28–44 days
    Airport to Airport (air)7–11 days
    Door to Door (all-in)32–52 days all-in
    • Buenaventura (Pacific) serves most Asia cargo; Cartagena serves the Caribbean side.

    Ports & Airports

    Sea Ports

    • Buenaventura
    • Cartagena
    • Barranquilla

    Airports

    • Bogotá (BOG)

    Trucking from ports to Bogotá and Medellín adds days.

    Documents & Customs

    Documents You'll Need

    • Commercial invoice
    • Packing list
    • HS code
    • NIT
    • Import license (if required)

    Customs Notes for Colombia

    • DIAN clearance with HS classification.
    • Import licenses for some goods.
    Rules change — confirm the latest requirements with a licensed broker or the destination authority before departure.

    Shipping Process

    1. 1Confirm NIT & cargo
    2. 2Book & pick up
    3. 3Export clearance & load
    4. 4Transit to Colombia
    5. 5DIAN clearance
    6. 6Inland delivery

    FAQ — Shipping to Colombia

    Which port should I use?+
    Buenaventura for Pacific-bound cargo; Cartagena for the Caribbean coast.
    Do I need a NIT?+
    Yes, a Colombian NIT tax ID is required for import clearance.

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