To export flowers, one must register as an exporter with the DIAN tax authority, conduct market research to identify potential markets, and locate the tariff position of the product. The exporter must get any necessary export approvals from DIAN, clear customs procedures by obtaining shipping authorization, and use acceptable international payment methods like letters of credit. The largest market for Colombian flower exports is the US, which accounts for over 75% of sales and receives shipments around Valentine's Day of approximately 500 million flowers on 30 jumbo jets.

1. EXPORT OF FLOWERS
PAOLA PACHON
1021214-B

2. Register as an exporter
Arrange the Single Tax Register (RUT) at any branch of the DIAN or
SuperCade.
Market research and location of potential demand
Select the market in which you want to venture. Identify the characteristics
of the country to which you are exporting, such as consumer preferences
and regulations.
STEPS

3. Location tariff position
 Locate the subheading of the product through the tariff schedule or the Information
Center of the city.
Approval procedures
 Consult the DIAN if your product requires prior permits for export authorization. After
processing them, you must submit the Application for Authorization of boarding to the
computer system of the DIAN.

4. Customs clearance procedures for DIAN:
 When the goods have check list negotiating terms.
 You can use a filler or sea to the recruitment of international transport.
 In the DIAN the port, airport or border crossing, you can ask the Shipping Authorization
Application.
 If the export has a value greater than US $ 10,000, this procedure should be done
through a Customs Agency.
 Payment
 There are different means of international payment: bank transfers, letters of credit,
guaranteed drafts, guarantees Standby.
 Currency exchange or refund procedures
 You must repay currencies through foreign exchange market intermediaries, such as:
commercial banks and other financial institutions

5. The US is the largest market, with 75.7%
of exports. They sold to 89 countries.

6.  The Minister highlighted the good moment
that Colombian floriculture and
expectations with the arrival of Valentine's
Day in the United States: "The flower
industry in Colombia is one of the most
organized, all employees are formalized and
be exported in the coming days, Valentine,
approximately 500 million flowers,
equivalent to 30 jumbo jets with Colombian
products to the United States. "