prohibitions (130)
cash; coins; bank notes; molds for banknotes; pieces of paper representing actual bank notes or any other bearer bonds; coin machines; other items of value such as platinum, gold, or silver, whether or not crafted; precious stones; jewels; other items of value; and counterfeit and pirated items.
coloring powders and the like.
documents that have the character of current and personal correspondence exchanged between people other than the sender and the recipient or people who live with them.
fats.
live animals and non-dissected dead animals. exemptions: bees, leeches and silkworms, as well as parasites and destroyers of harmful insects exchanged between officially recognized scientific institutions.
perishable infectious biological substances.
perishable non-infectious biological substances.
radioactive materials.
note: Colombia prohibits many types of goods, or subjects them to an import license; therefore, the sender must check with the recipient before sending whether the contents are permitted and whether the recipient has the necessary documents.
restrictions
New and used clothing is permitted when mailed as unaccompanied baggage. the words “unaccompanied baggage” and the owner’s passport number must appear on the address label and accompanying documents. used clothing must have a certificate of disinfection attached.
remarks
- International First Class Parcel Service and International First Class Mail items may not contain taxable items.
- Books and other printed materials, if valued at more than $20, require consular invoices and recipients must obtain import licenses.
- a commercial invoice, numbered, certified and signed by the sender, must accompany each package containing books and periodicals of a commercial nature. In addition, the invoice must state the value of each item, the number of packages that make up the shipment and the gross weight. a copy of the invoice must be sent to the destination post office. The number of books it contains, their weight and the total number of packages included in the shipment must be noted on each package.
- Packages must be addressed directly to the recipient, since Colombian regulations do not allow customs entry to be made by anyone other than the recipient or an authorized representative.
- each shipment valued at $20 or less requires two copies of the sender’s commercial invoice, one of which must be attached to the package and the other must be sent separately to the recipient. consular legalization is not required, but the invoice must include a declaration of origin of the merchandise, in Spanish, that says the following:
“We certify under oath that the prices on this invoice are the same as those charged to the customer and that the merchandise referred to in this same invoice originates from (country of origin). In faith of the foregoing, we sign this declaration on (city, state) (day) of (month) of (year) (signature of sender)”.
(translation: we certify under oath that the prices on this invoice are the same as those we charge our customers, and that the merchandise on this same invoice comes from (country of origin). In witness whereof we have signed this declaration in (city, state), on (date).
global express guaranteed (210) price group 8
see notice 123, price list, for the most applicable retail price, commercial base or commercial price.
weight limit: 70 pounds.
general shipping conditions
Refer to publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Services Guide, for information on areas served in the destination country, permitted contents, packaging and labeling requirements, track and trace, service standards and other shipping conditions.
size limits (211.22)
the address side surface area of the item to be mailed must be large enough to fully contain the global express air waybill/guaranteed shipping bill (shipping label), postage, endorsement and any applicable markings. shipping label measures approximately 5.5 inches tall and 9.5 inches long.
maximum length: 46 inches
maximum width: 35 inches
maximum height: 46 inches
Maximum combined length and girth: 108 inches
limit value (212.1)
the maximum value of a gxg shipment to this country is $2499 or less if limited by content or value.
safe(212.5)
see notice 123, price list, for the gxg document reconstruction insurance and documentless insurance fee schedule.
priority mail expressinternational (220) group price 10
see notice 123, price list, for the most applicable retail price, commercial base or commercial price.
weight limit: 44 pounds.
priority mail express international: flat rate envelopes
Flat Rate Envelopes: Maximum weight is 4 lbs.
see notice 123, price list, for the most applicable retail price, commercial base or commercial price.
size limits (221.42)
maximum length: 36 inches
Maximum combined length and girth: 79 inches
safe(222.7)
available for international shipments of urgent merchandise by express mail only
Refer to Exhibit 322.2 for each country’s cargo insurance limits. see Notice 123, Price List, for Priority Mail Express International Merchandise Insurance Coverage Fee Schedule.
mandatory customs forms (123)
supported articles
form/customs endorsement required
correspondence, business papers and documents.
form ps 2976-b placed inside form ps 2976-e (plastic envelope).
support the item clearly next to the shipping label as commercial documents.
samples of merchandise without commercial value
form ps 2976-b placed inside form ps 2976-e (plastic envelope).
merchandise and all items subject to customs duties.
form ps 2976-b placed inside form ps 2976-e (plastic envelope).
note: for shippers completing ps form 2976-b or an online combined shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-related data, no customs form is required additional because the customs information is incorporated into the form that the shipper must complete.
notes:
- coins; bank notes; banknotes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; travelers checks; platinum, gold and silver; precious stones; jewels; watches; and other items of value are prohibited in International Expedited Priority Mail shipments to Colombia.
- Certain International Priority Mail Priority Taxable items will not be delivered to the recipient, but must be picked up at the post office. For this reason, all International Express Taxable Priority Mail shipments to Colombia must include the recipient’s phone number.
reciprocal service name: express service-rapidissimo
country code: co
areas served:
Armenian
florence
popayan
barrancabermeja
girón
quibdó
barranquilla
ibagué
riohacha
beautiful
ipials
rionegro
bogota
itagui
island of san andras
bucamaranga
leticia
Saint Martha
good fortune
manizales
sincere
buga
medellin
tulua
cali
hunting
tuna
cartagena
neiva
valledupar
carthage
palmyra
villavicencio
cucuta
grasses
yopal
envigado
pereira
international priority mail (230) price group 10
see notice 123, price list, for the most applicable retail price, commercial base or commercial price.
weight limit: 66 lbs.
international priority mail — flat rate
Flat Rate Envelopes or Flat Rate Pricing Small Boxes: Maximum weight is 4 lbs. see notice 123, price list, for the most applicable retail price, commercial base or commercial price.
Flat Rate Boxes: Medium and Large: Maximum weight is 20 pounds or the limit set by the individual country, whichever is less. see notice 123, price list, for retail price, commercial base or commercial price plus.
size limits (231.22)
maximum length: 42 inches
Maximum combined length and girth: 79 inches
insurance(232.91)
available for international priority mail merchandise only (see markings)
Refer to Exhibit 322.2 for each country’s cargo insurance limits. see notice 123, price list, for the rate schedule for priority mail international merchandise insurance coverage.
mandatory customs forms (123)
all international priority mail items:
ps form 2976-a inside ps form 2976-e (envelope)
international first class mail (240) price group 9
see notice 123, price list, for applicable retail price.
weight limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards;
15,994 ounces for large (flat) envelopes.
size limits
letters: see 241.212
postcards: see 241.221
large envelopes (flat): see 241.232
required customs form (123)
form ps 2976 as required (see 123.61)
first class international service package (250) price group 6
see notice 123, price list, for the most applicable retail price, commercial base or commercial price.
weight limit: 4 pounds.
size limits
packets (small packets): see 251.22 and 251.23.
required customs form (123)
ps form 2976
airmail m-bags (260) —
I ship directly to a recipient price group 9
see notice 123, price list, for applicable retail price.
Weight limit: 66 lbs.
required customs form (123)
ps form 2976
free material for the blind (270)
Free when sent as First Class International Mail (documents only), First Class International Parcel Service, Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail International Flat Rate Small Boxes. weight limit: 4 lbs.
free when shipped as international priority mail items. weight limit: 15 pounds.
required customs form (123)
International First Class Mail Items or International First Class Parcel Service Items:
ps form 2976 as required (see 123.61)
Priority Mail International Items (including Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail International Flat Rate Small Boxes):
ps form 2976-a inside ps form 2976-e (envelope)
additional services
shipping certificate (310)
individual pieces: see notice 123, price list, to know the applicable price:
individual article (form ps 3817).
company mail books (ps form 3665), per item listed (minimum 3).
duplicate copy of ps form 3817 or ps form 3665 (per page).
bulk quantities: see notice 123, price list, for applicable price:
first 1000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
each additional 1000 pieces (or fraction thereof).
duplicate copy of ps form 3606.
certified mail (330)
rate: see notice 123, price list, to know the applicable price.
maximum award: $42.87
available only for first class international mail (including postal), first class international parcel service and free shipping for the blind as first class international mail or first class international parcel service.
acknowledgement (340)
rate: see notice 123, price list, to know the applicable price.
available only for certified mail international packages and insured priority mail.
restricted delivery (350)
not available for international mail after January 27, 2013
international money order (371)
not available
international reply coupons (381)
not available for international mail after January 27, 2013
international business answering service (382)
rate: see notice 123, price list, to know the applicable price:
envelopes up to 2 ounces.
cards.