Packaging and wrapping management in foreign trade has taken a new regulatory direction. In Colombia, the IPUSUI is already being applied, a tax associated with certain single-use plastic products used to bottle, wrap, or package goods. This measure is key for financial, purchasing, and logistics departments, as it requires proper planning to maintain competitiveness. In […]
Many importers in Colombia face a dilemma when they detect errors in their import declarations—such as incorrect serial numbers or incomplete descriptions—after the merchandise has already been sold or distributed. Is it possible to correct these errors without having to recover and physically present the products to customs? This article analyzes the recent Concept 1929 […]
El mercado asiático ha dejado de ser una posibilidad lejana para convertirse en una realidad tangible para el agro colombiano. Tras la participación en la feria HOTELEX en Guangzhou, la estrategia “Ruta del Café y Cacao” de la Cancillería ha demostrado que la calidad de nuestras regiones tiene un espacio privilegiado en las góndolas y […]
For stakeholders in the production chain of flowers and cut foliage in Colombia, compliance with phytosanitary regulations is not just a legal requirement, but the foundation of their commercial stability. The Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA), in its role as the national phytosanitary protection authority, issued an alert on January 26, 2026, regarding the use of […]
he growth of non-traditional exports in Colombia during 2025 marks a turning point for the industry. Products such as crude palm oil, personal care items, wooden furniture, and processed foods are opening new markets. However, many business owners face customs overruns due to a technical detail that often goes unnoticed: using the wrong tariff code. […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection issued Resolution 2066 of 2024. This regulation changes the rules for any company manufacturing, importing, or selling packaged food in the national territory. The goal of this technical regulation is to protect public health by contributing to the reduction of cardiovascular diseases. If your company operates in the […]
The trade landscape between Colombia and Ecuador is currently facing high tension. Following the decision by the Ecuadorian government to impose a 100% tariff on Colombian products , the Colombian Ministry of Commerce has announced it will level the playing field by applying a reciprocal 100% tariff on imports coming from the neighboring country. This […]
In the global food business, fresh fruit is rapidly changing its category. International buyers are no longer just looking to secure a volume of product; they demand traceability, rigorous sanitary standards, verifiable sustainability, and a logistics capacity that guarantees constant quality deliveries. Given this new landscape, Colombia seeks to make a strategic leap: moving from […]
If your company imports footwear or footwear inputs, the rules of the game are changing. The National Government has proposed a tariff increase to 35% to protect the local industry and MSMEs. This adjustment is not across the board; it depends directly on the FOB price declared per pair. In this article, we explain how […]
Today, with the start of Chinese New Year, the global supply chain does not only stop its machines — it also slows the flow of information. Factories in Shenzhen and Ningbo cease operations, but the real impact for Colombian companies is not the production pause; it is the interruption of transactional data, Advance Shipping Notices […]
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