FAQs

IMPORTS & EXPORTS

1. What are the requirements to perform an Import?

A: // The documents necessary to perform an import are:

• Commercial bills.

• Transport document.

• Consignee RTN.

2. How much do I have to pay taxes?

A: // We invite you to contact us to provide this information.

3. What is the minimum quantity of products that I can import?

A: // The supplier will establish the minimum purchase: the higher the amount and volume, the fixed costs will be prorated among more items

4. How much time do I need to carry out an import?

A: // It depends on the date, the time of the year, the product, the destination of origin, and other factors; It can be from a few days to several weeks. It is recommended that precautions be taken and shipments planned in advance, taking into account production time.

5. Is there any minimum amount I need to import?

A: // It is possible to import whatever you want and with whatever value it is, as long as it is not prohibited merchandise and complies with the regulations that are marked for its importation.

6. In what situations do I need the services of a Customs Agent?

A: // In imports, when they exceed US $ 1,000.- FOB and in exports when they exceed US $ 2,000.- FOB.

7. What should I do to import merchandise?

A: // Depending on the value of the merchandise, the import process has two systems:

a) If the value of the merchandise does not exceed US $ 1,000 FOB value: the procedure can be done personally by the importer before the respective Customs, in simplified form. In this case, the importer must submit the following documents:

• Original bill of lading or document that you make your times, depending on the transport route.

• Commercial invoice.

• Power of attorney of the owner or consignee for a particular office, in cases where the person is processing by a third party.

b) If the value of the merchandise exceeds US $ 1,000 FOB value: the importer must hire a customs agent. In the event that the clearance of merchandise must be entrusted to this professional, the importer must deliver to him the basic documents required to prepare the Declaration of Entry, which may be presented to the Customs Service, via the internet.

Regarding the basic documents, it is necessary to specify that there are some that are mandatory for all commercial importation, and other documents that are required only on certain occasions. Among the mandatory documents for all commercial importation are the following:

Original bill of lading, bill of lading or air waybill, proving ownership of the merchandise by the consignee.

Original commercial invoice, to accredit the merchandise that is being sold.

Mandate constituted by the sole endorsement of the original bill of lading.

8. What merchandise can be exported?

A: // In general, all types of merchandise can be exported, with the exception of those prohibited by law.

9. What is the period of time that the goods can remain in the fiscal area?

A: // In Customs Deposits the merchandise can remain twenty (20) days, after those twenty (20) days, the merchandise is declared Abandoned and a fine must be paid (outside the payment of import duties) for to be able to carry out the document registration process.

10. What is Ecotasa?

A: // It is the Rate that must be paid only once when importing a used vehicle.

11. How is Ecotasa applied?

A: // Applies according to the purchase value of the imported vehicle as follows: From $ 1.00 to $ 15,000.00 L. 5,000.00 From $ 15,000.01 to $ 25,000.00 L. 7,000.00 From $ 25,000.01 onwards