Your strategic partner in international trade.
general

SUDECO S.A. offers a comprehensive portfolio of customs and international trade services, backed by over 30 years of experience and the trust of major national and international clients:

  • Full management of import, export and transit operations.

  • Personalized advisory services, from legal registration to classification and logistics.

  • Access to all official forms and procedures.

  • Processing of handling and storage documents in local ports.

  • Permanent advice and consulting on updating customs regimes.

  • Advise on logistics and storage based on the needs of each operation. 

  • Advice and management on special customs operations such as Plan Vallejo, Free Trade Zones, Tariff classification, Customs valuation 

  • Advisory and consultancy for companies, personalized on each of their commercial needs. 

  • We are committed to continuous learning, offering regular training and legal update sessions for our team and clients, keeping everyone aligned with evolving customs regulations

  • Greater control over operations with the implementation of an ethics committee in charge of ensuring the transparency of all customs processes.
Documents

Knowing our clients is a legal requirement that enables us to implement proper controls and risk profiling, ensuring a secure and reliable supply chain.

 

GENERAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

  • RUT with importer/exporter status

  • Certificate of Incorporation and Legal Representation issued by the Chamber of Commerce

  • Copy of the Legal Representative’s ID

  • SUDECO Client Identification Form – DIAN Circular 170

  • SUDECO Security Agreement Form

  • Financial Statements with certification and explanatory notes

  • Commercial Reference from the current year

  • Bank Certification from the current year

  • Customs Mandate Contract

  • Available Certifications (Ex. BASC / ISO 9001 / ISO 28000 / AEO)

For Export Procedures: 

Client must provide commercial INVOICE that includes the following:

  • Product
  • Weight and dimensions
  • Final Destination
  • Freights (if known)
  • Invoice Number 
  • Consignee information 

 

For Import Procedures:

Client must provide: 

  • Bill of Lading or Airway Bill.
  • Commercial Invoice 
  • Certificate of Origen (when it applies)
  • Packing List 
  • Porcentaje de Seguro y Aplicación
  • Prior authorizations established by the customs authority for the importation of certain goods.
    • For these shipments, the following are required
      • Official Classification Resolution (or at least proof of submission)
      • Certificate of No Local Production (issued by the Ministry of Commerce)