Export Cotton Textiles & Apparel from India to Colombia

Cotton Textiles & Apparel exported from India to Colombia is classified under HS 620342 and attracts a 40% MFN (applied) import duty in Colombia (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 4.3% of FOB under RoDTEP. Colombia imported $38.9M of this product in 2024, ranking #58 worldwide.

HS Code
620342
Textiles & Apparel
Colombia import duty
40%
MFN (applied) · 2023
India export benefit
4.3%
RoDTEP of FOB
Colombia imports
$38.9M
rank #58 of 224 · 2024

Duty & taxes in Colombia

Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.

MFN applied duty40%
RoDTEP (India, on FOB)+4.3%
SOURCE: World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS · AS OF 2023

Colombia demand & world market

Mens, boys trousers & shorts, of cotton, not knit · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024

World imports
$25.56B
2024
Colombia imports
$38.9M
0.15% of world
World rank
#58
of 224 importers
Top importing markets · 2024
United States$4.83B · 18.9%
Germany$3.30B · 12.9%
France$1.53B · 6%
Poland$1.37B · 5.4%
Spain$1.16B · 4.5%
Netherlands$1.13B · 4.4%
Italy$989.1M · 3.9%
United Kingdom$708.1M · 2.8%

Documents & compliance

The baseline Indian export set, plus what Colombia typically asks for on this product.

Commercial invoice
Value, Incoterm, buyer and consignee details
Packing list
Carton-level weights and dimensions
Shipping bill
Filed on ICEGATE — carries your IEC and HS code
Bill of lading / AWB
Title document issued by the carrier
Certificate of origin
Proof of Indian origin for customs
Product certification
Phytosanitary, health, halal or regulatory approval as required by Colombia
Full customs & compliance workspace

Buyers & importers in Colombia

Buyer coverage for Colombia is being ingested

Every buyer record is sanctions-screened and source-cited before we publish it, so we show nothing rather than an unverified list. Meanwhile, the demand table above shows exactly how much Colombia imports — and our European coverage (27,000+ screened records) is live today.

Landed cost & Incoterms

EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.

On a CIF shipment to Colombia, your landed cost is the CIF value plus 40% duty plus local VAT/GST, customs handling and inland delivery. Against that, RoDTEP returns 4.3% of FOB to you as a transferable scrip.

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Cotton Textiles & Apparel → Colombia: questions exporters ask

Can I export Cotton Textiles & Apparel from India to Colombia?

Yes. Cotton Textiles & Apparel is traded under HS 620342. Colombia applies a 40% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Colombia.

What is the HS code for Cotton Textiles & Apparel?

Cotton Textiles & Apparel falls under HS 620342 (related codes: 520100, 620342, 630260). Confirm the exact 8-digit national code with our HS code finder before filing the shipping bill.

How much import duty does Colombia charge on Cotton Textiles & Apparel?

40% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current Colombia customs tariff before contracting.

What export incentive can I claim from India?

RoDTEP at 4.3% of FOB value (DGFT Appendix 4R (RoDTEP schedule), effective 2026-05-01). It is issued as a transferable e-scrip. Confirm the exact 8-digit rate in Appendix 4R.

How big is the Colombia market for Cotton Textiles & Apparel?

Colombia imported $38.9M in 2024 — 0.15% of world imports and rank #58 of 224 importing countries (OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade)).

Which documents do I need?

Commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill, bill of lading or airway bill and certificate of origin are the baseline. Preferential duty requires a valid origin certificate. Food, pharma and plant products additionally need phytosanitary, health or regulatory certificates for Colombia.

Are there verified buyers for Cotton Textiles & Apparel in Colombia?

Buyer coverage for Colombia is still being ingested. Every record is sanctions-screened before publication, so we would rather show nothing than show an unverified list.

What will the landed cost be?

Landed cost = FOB + freight + insurance + 40% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.

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