STEPS TO EXPORT

CONSOLIDATED COMPANY

its very important to consolidate the company to legitimize the export activity of colombian
godos. Generally, the local businessman perceives that exporting is a complex, expensive
and highly specialized process. However, entering international markets thanks to the
state's digital communication tools and programs makes the process easier and more
accessible.

REGISTER AS EXPORTER
any company or individual that is going to export, must obtain a unique tax registry, rut,
that enables it before the DIAN
The exporter must register with the foreing trade single window -VUCE- (computer sistem
that integratesthe process of authorizations, permits, certifications and good views
required by the colombian authorities for exports and imports).
the exporter must have previously acquired his digital signature in "CERTICAMARA" with
this signature , mincit grants you username and password to access the VUCE.

SELECTION OF MARKETS

If you want to know about the potencial of your product in the markets international, the
exporter must investigate market characteristics.
It is fundamental to know about the potential of your product in the markets to export
internationally, it is advisable to make an investigation on the characteristics and aspects
of the external market such as, for example:
The country's demand, basic economic indicators (prices, exchange rate, inflation, imports,
exports)
- Commercial customs
- Competition
- Conditions of access,
- Current trade agreements
- Trends and tastes of the target market
All this is in order to minimize risks and make decisions with certainty regarding potential
buyers.
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN

the certificate of origin, is a document required by the customs of the country of destination
to acredit tariff exemptions-

DETERMITATION OF TARIFF CLASSIFICATION

Tariff classification is a process that consists of assigning a numerical code created by the
World Customs Organization to goods. Its purpose is to identify the goods that are
imported and exported to set taxes, obligations and duties.

SELECT THE INCONTERMS

the selection of the inconterms must be carried out and determined in common agreement
between the parts, buyer and seller, always looking for the comfort of both in the economic
aprte and also to gain time.

EXPORT DOCUMENTS

- Pro-forma invoice
This is a provisional invoice whose purpose is to provide the buyer with information on the
weight, number of packages, transport costs, insurance, etc. of the operation to be carried
out.

- Commercial Invoice
It is the binding document that makes up any purchase-sale operation. It must state the
concept, quantity and amount of the products to be exported, the means of transport, the
delivery conditions and the payment method.
It is from this document that the customs authorities determine the taxes and duties on
what is to be imported depending on the country of destination.

- Packing list
It is the list of products that the transport agencies provide information about the
merchandise. This document, which is mandatory, contains information about the cargo,
giving it a reference number to avoid loss and destruction and to facilitate the selective
recognition of the goods by the customs authorities.

- Single Administrative Export Document (SAD)

It is an essential document in any export. It serves to declare the goods to be exported and
the characteristics of the operation.

This document, which is issued by the Tax Agency, must be kept for three years after the
operation because it may be required after the export or import.

- Certificate of origin
The purpose of this document, which is issued by the Chambers of Commerce, is to prove
that the goods actually come from the country of origin. It is used for exports outside the
European Union and has an expiration date

- Transport documents
There are also documents whose basic function is to certify the state in which the goods
have been received in the country of destination. In the case of road transport, this is the
"International Road Transport Document (IRD)".

- Others
In addition to these, certified veterinary, phytosanitary and sanitary documents may be
required, depending on the nature of the goods.

 REIMBURSEMENT OF FOREING CURRENCY

It means to channel payments for imports of goods and/or services payable on demand or
financed, through the exchange market or through the use of current compensation
accounts. It is done by filling out the exchange declaration.