Colombia Import Duty & Tariff Guide 2026
The US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA, May 2012) eliminates base duties on virtually all Colombian goods. Since 24 July 2026 they pay the 12.5% forced-labor Section 301 tariff on top — except coffee, crude oil, coal, gold, bananas and avocados, which are exempt and enter duty-free. Cut flowers and emeralds pay 12.5%.
The Section 122 surcharge expired on 24 July 2026. The forced-labor Section 301 tariff replaced it the same day: 12.5% on Colombian goods, on top of MFN. Computers, phones, chips, energy and Section 232 goods are exempt. Current US tariff regime →
US Import Duties on Colombian Products (2026)
| Product | HTS | MFN | CTPA | +Forced-labor | 2026 total | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut flowers (roses) | 0603.11 | 6.8% | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | Colombia supplies ~75% of US rose imports |
| Cut flowers (carnations) | 0603.12 | 3.2% | Free | 12.5% | 12.5% | MFN 0%; major Valentine's Day supplier |
| Coffee (green, unroasted) | 0901.11 | Free | Free | Exempt | 0% | MFN 0%; world's #3 coffee producer |
| Crude petroleum | 2709.00 | Free | Free | Exempt | 0% | MFN 0%; Colombia major US crude supplier |
| Avocados (fresh) | 0804.40 | Free | Free | Exempt | 0% | Growing Hass avocado production |
| Bananas (fresh) | 0803.90 | Free | Free | Exempt | 0% | MFN 0%; Colombia is major banana exporter |
| Emeralds (unmounted) | 7103.91 | Free | Free | 12.5% | 12.5% | Colombia produces ~90% of world's emeralds |
| Coal (bituminous) | 2701.12 | Free | Free | Exempt | 0% | MFN 0%; Cerrejón mine is world's largest open-pit coal mine |
| Gold (non-monetary) | 7108.12 | Free | Free | Exempt | 0% | MFN 0%; forced-labor tariff only |
| Textiles / apparel (cotton) | 6109.10 | 16.5% | 0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | CTPA eliminates base MFN; Colombia a quality apparel origin |
Colombia Import Duty — FAQs
Does Colombia have a free trade agreement with the US?
Yes — the US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA) entered into force on 15 May 2012. Virtually all Colombian goods that meet its rules of origin enter the US at 0% base duty. Since 24 July 2026 they also pay the 12.5% forced-labor Section 301 tariff, which trade agreements don't waive — except goods exempt under HTSUS U.S. note 52, such as coffee, crude oil, coal, gold, bananas and avocados.
Why does Colombia supply most US cut flowers?
Colombia supplies approximately 75% of US rose imports and a majority of carnations, chrysanthemums, and other cut flowers. Three factors drove this: (1) Climate — the Bogotá Savanna (Sabana de Bogotá) at 2,600m elevation provides year-round cool temperatures and intense sunlight ideal for flower production; (2) Trade policy — Colombia originally gained US market access through the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA) in the 1990s; CTPA formalized and locked in zero-duty access; (3) Proximity — 3-hour flight to Miami means Colombian flowers can be in US retail within 24–48 hours of cutting. In 2026, cut roses face 0% CTPA base + 10% S122.
Is Colombia subject to Section 301 tariffs?
No. Section 301 is China-specific. Colombian goods have no Section 301 exposure.
Does the forced-labor tariff apply to Colombian CTPA goods?
Yes, unless the product is exempt. CTPA removes the MFN base duty, but the 12.5% forced-labor Section 301 tariff (in force since 24 July 2026, replacing the 10% Section 122 surcharge) stacks on top. A Colombian rose shipment at 0% CTPA base pays 12.5%. Coffee, crude oil, coal, gold, bananas and avocados are exempt and still enter at 0%.
What are Colombia's main exports to the US?
Colombia's top US exports: (1) Crude petroleum and petroleum products — Colombia is a significant US crude supplier; (2) Cut flowers — roses, carnations, chrysanthemums (~75% of US rose imports); (3) Coffee — Colombia is the world's third-largest coffee producer, known for mild washed arabica; (4) Coal — Cerrejón mine is one of the world's largest; (5) Gold; (6) Emeralds — Colombia produces ~90% of global gem-quality emeralds; (7) Avocados, bananas, and other fresh produce; (8) Apparel and textiles — growing sector under CTPA preference.
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