Practice area
Customs and International Trade
The Colombian customs regime penalises classification, valuation and origin errors with fines and seizure of goods. We advise on import and export operations, act in sanction proceedings before the DIAN at every instance, and support Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification.
Scope
Customs and International Trade services
- Ongoing customs advice
- Representation in import and export operations
- Defence in seizure and sanction proceedings before the DIAN
- Response to ordinary and special customs requirements
- Administrative appeals before the DIAN
- Proceedings before the administrative courts
- Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification
- Foreign trade advice for exporters
- Supply chain risk and traceability
Who handles it
Lawyers in this practice
Common questions
Questions about customs and international trade
- What is AEO certification and what does it give an importer?
- The Authorised Economic Operator is a DIAN certification attesting to security and compliance across the supply chain. It reduces physical and documentary inspection rates, grants priority processing, provides mutual recognition with other countries and improves the customs risk profile.
- What should a company do if the DIAN seizes its goods?
- An objection to the seizure must be filed within the statutory term, supported by documentary evidence proving lawful entry or correcting the error. How the initial evidentiary stage is handled largely determines the outcome of the proceeding.