由 lltx1822 Shipping E-cigarettes to Colombia
Colombia’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection (MINSALUD) regulates e-cigarettes under Resolution 610 of 2020. Nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are classified as tobacco products and require pre-approval before import.
Approval involves submitting product safety data, including battery tests and e-liquid composition, which typically takes 4–6 months. E-liquids must have a maximum nicotine concentration of 20mg/ml, and labels must be in Spanish, with warnings like “La nicotina es una sustancia adictiva” (Nicotine is an addictive substance) and ingredient lists.
Transporting e-cigarettes to Colombia requires compliance with Civil Aeronautics Authority (Aerocivil) rules for air freight of lithium batteries. Each package must include a declaration of battery capacity, and batteries must be under 100Wh. Sea freight follows IMO regulations, with proper labeling and stowage.
Customs documentation includes the MINSALUD approval certificate, a commercial invoice with CIF value, and a certificate of origin. Colombia imposes a 19% VAT on e-cigarettes, plus a 10% customs duty. Note that Colombia prohibits the import of flavored e-cigarettes, so verify that products are tobacco-flavored only.