How much does it cost to import a car from the USA to Colombia?
Estimate duty, VAT, consumption tax and nationalisation costs in seconds, based on engine type and country of origin. Uses today's exchange rate.
Vehicle details
USA → ColombiaDealer invoice value. Up to US$30,000 the consumption tax is 8%; above that, 16%.
Electric vehicles pay 0% duty regardless of origin.
Taxes + nationalisation
$ 43.847.262
≈ $14,102 · 31% of the car price
TaxesCIF $48,000
Reference estimate based on a real customs-broker pre-liquidation (September 2026, OTM to Free Zone). Excludes registration, SOAT, the 4×1,000 tax and VAT on services. The final tariff classification is set by DIAN.
Taxes for importing a car into Colombia in 2026
The FTA with the United States removes duty for vehicles built there, and electric and hybrid vehicles get reduced VAT. This table summarises the current rates.
| Vehicle | Origin | Duty | IVA | Impoconsumo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Any country | 0% | 5% | 0% |
| Hybrid | Made in USA | 0% | 5% | 8% / 16% |
| Hybrid | Other country | 35% | 5% | 8% / 16% |
| Gas / Diesel | Made in USA | 0% | 19% | 8% / 16% |
| Gas / Diesel | Other country | 35% | 19% | 8% / 16% |
How a car is imported from the USA to Colombia
- 1
Buy in the USA
You buy the new car at a dealer or auction. We receive it in Miami.
- 2
Ship to Cartagena
We load it in a container and it sails 2–3 weeks to the port of Cartagena.
- 3
Nationalisation
Customs broker, VUCE registration, ANLA certificate and payment of duty, VAT and consumption tax.
- 4
Registration & delivery
We register the vehicle with RUNT and deliver it in your city.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on the engine type and the country of manufacture. A US-built gasoline car pays 0% duty and 19% VAT; a US-built hybrid pays 0% duty and 5% VAT; an electric car from any origin pays only 5% VAT. Vehicles not of US origin pay 35% duty. Add the consumption tax (8% or 16%) and roughly US$8,000 in logistics and nationalisation.
Ready to bring your car?
We take you from the purchase in the United States to registration in Colombia, with a formal quote from our partner customs broker.
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