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02/13/2026 | Press release | Archived content

Colombia: Colombia Releases Single-Use Plastic Tax on Imports

On February 9, 2026, Colombia implemented a new national tax on all products containing single-use plastic products which also applies to imports. While the legal obligation to declare and pay the tax rests with the Colombian importer, U.S. exporters are being asked by their customers to provide detailed information related to packaging to support importer compliance.
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