Items Prohibited by Post to 🇨🇴 Colombia
Servientrega and 4-72 (Servicios Postales Nacionales) handle postal inbound clearance under DIAN supervision at Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena and Barranquilla. DIAN's courier regime (Tráfico Postal y Envíos Urgentes) covers consignments up to USD 2,000 per shipment with simplified duty (10% flat for personal use, plus 19% IVA); above USD 2,000, formal entry through SYGA (DIAN's customs system) applies. Strictly prohibited postal items: counterfeit branded goods, currency / monetary instruments without declaration, narcotic substances, firearms / ammunition, hazardous materials, anti-state publications. Cash declarations on arriving parcels above USD 10,000-equivalent must be filed via the cross-border movement form.
Prohibited Items
The following items cannot be sent by post to Colombia.
Vape E Cigarette
Vape / E-Cigarette is generally prohibited from postal import into Colombia.
Alcohol Spirits
Alcohol / Spirits is generally prohibited from postal import into Colombia.
Tobacco Cigarettes
Tobacco Cigarettes is generally prohibited from postal import into Colombia.
Cbd Oil
CBD Oil is generally prohibited from postal import into Colombia.
Cannabis Seeds
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited from postal import into Colombia.
Coins Collectible
Collectible coins (numismatic) is generally prohibited from postal import into Colombia.
Firearms
Firearms is generally prohibited from postal import into Colombia.
Pepper Spray
Pepper Spray is generally prohibited from postal import into Colombia.
Pocket Knife
Pocket Knife is generally prohibited from postal import into Colombia.
Ammunition Sporting
Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited from postal import into Colombia.
Counterfeit Goods Warning
Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited from postal import into Colombia.
Ivory Cites
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items is generally prohibited from postal import into Colombia.
Antiquities
Antiquities is generally prohibited from postal import into Colombia.
Restricted Items
Hemp Seeds Sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to Colombia.
Codeine Medication
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Colombia.
Adderall Medication
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Colombia.
Tramadol Medication
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Colombia.
Gold Jewellery
Gold Jewellery requires declaration / permit when posted to Colombia.
Meat Products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Colombia.
Dairy Products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Colombia.
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Colombia.
Carrier-Level Restrictions
These carriers have additional prohibited items specific to Colombia.
DPD (Deutscher Paket Dienst)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
GLS (General Logistics Systems)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
La Poste / Colissimo
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Deutsche Post / DHL Paket
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
China Post (EMS)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Japan Post (Yu-Pack)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Korea Post (EMS Korea)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
India Post (Speed Post)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Australia Post
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Canada Post
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Asendia
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Evri (formerly Hermes UK)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Pos Malaysia (Pos Laju)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
SingPost (Singapore Post)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)