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What is the minimum time to submit a pre-arrival import declaration when it is mandatory?

Technical Analysis of Pre-Arrival Import Declarations: Minimum Times What is the minimum time to submit a pre-arrival import declaration when it is mandatory? According to the current customs regime, the mandatory pre-arrival import declaration must be submitted within certain time frames depending on the mode of transport and the journey. General Minimum Time As a […]

  • Siacomex
    Siacomex
  • 13 April, 2024

What is a Pre-Arrival Import Declaration?

What is a Pre-Arrival Import Declaration? A pre-arrival import declaration is a type of declaration submitted before the arrival of the transportation means at the national customs territory. This method helps expedite the import process and reduce waiting times at customs. Obligations According to Decree 659 of 2024 Decree 659 of 2024 mandates the submission […]

  • Siacomex
    Siacomex
  • 10 April, 2024

New Technical Regulation for Electrical Installations and Products – RETIE

New Technical Regulation for Electrical Installations and Products – RETIE, Resolution 40117 of 2024 Background and Objectives The Technical Regulation of Electrical Installations (RETIE) aims to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of electrical installations in Colombia. The proposed updates in the new regulation incorporate technological advancements and international standards to enhance the effectiveness of […]

  • Siacomex
    Siacomex
  • 5 April, 2024

Obligations of Authorized Warehouses

Technical Analysis of DIAN Concept Number 100208192-436 of 2022. Obligations of Authorized Warehouses DIAN Concept Number 100208192-436 of 2022 establishes specific obligations that authorized warehouses must fulfill when receiving cargo from transporters or international freight agents. These obligations are essential to ensure the integrity and security of goods in the customs process. Below are the […]

  • Siacomex
    Siacomex
  • 2 April, 2024

Objection Document to Seizure and a Reconsideration Appeal

Technical Analysis of DIAN Concept Number 100208192-390 of 2022 Differences between the Objection Document to Seizure and a Reconsideration Appeal DIAN Concept Number 100208192-390 of 2022 clarifies the differences between the objection document to seizure and the reconsideration appeal, two procedures used in the Colombian customs context to challenge decisions related to the seizure and […]

  • Siacomex
    Siacomex
  • 28 March, 2024

Principle of Favorability in Administrative Sanctioning Law

Analysis of the Principle of Favorability in Administrative Sanctioning Law: Applies to the Obligation Originating the Sanction Principle of Favorability in Administrative Sanctioning Law The principle of favorability in administrative sanctioning law is a fundamental guarantee that protects users against regulatory changes that may arise before the finalization of the administrative act deciding the imposition […]

  • Siacomex
    Siacomex
  • 24 March, 2024

INVIMA Guide Version 6: VUCE Processing – INVIMA Approval

Technical Analysis of the INVIMA Guide Version 6: VUCE Processing – INVIMA Approval Introduction The updated INVIMA Guide Version 6 by the National Institute for Food and Drug Surveillance (INVIMA) provides clear guidelines for the proper submission of import and export intentions. This guide is crucial for ensuring compliance with the necessary procedures to obtain […]

  • Siacomex
    Siacomex
  • 20 March, 2024

Reestablishment of Tariff Duties for 32 Tariff Subheadings

Technical Analysis of Decree 0324 of 2024 Reestablishment of Tariff Duties for 32 Tariff Subheadings Decree 0324 of 2024, issued by the National Government through the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism, partially modifies Decree 272 of 2018. This new decree reinstates tariff duties for 32 specific tariff subheadings, which previously had a 0% tariff […]

  • Siacomex
    Siacomex
  • 16 March, 2024

Shipment Certification before the Expiration of Temporary Importation

Shipment Certification before the Expiration of Temporary Importation DIAN Concept Number 100208192-80 establishes guidelines for the termination of short-term temporary importation of capital goods through re-exportation to a Free Trade Zone. Below is a technical analysis of this concept. Procedure for Termination of Temporary Importation To properly terminate a short-term temporary importation via re-exportation, it […]

  • Siacomex
    Siacomex
  • 14 March, 2024

 Concept of Different Goods

Decree 1165 of 2019, which outlines the current customs regime, precisely defines what constitutes “different goods.” This definition is crucial for foreign trade operations, as it could lead to the seizure of goods during subsequent inspections. Below are the two (2) scenarios that, by definition, may cause goods to be considered “different goods”: Goods Verified […]

  • Siacomex
    Siacomex
  • 10 March, 2024