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7 years ago

Amazon.com shipping to Colombia

7 years ago
I want to order some products from Amazon.com such as supplements, chili powder, rechargeable AA batteries.
Is it better to use Amazon.com shipping, or better to repackage and use one of the private shippers?
Is private shipper cheaper than the Amazon.com rates listed below?
What will happen when the products enter Colombia?
Do I have to pay extra for tax or import duties?
If I have to pay extra how will I know how much to pay and who will I pay?

From the Amazon.com web page. Note that some items are by the item and others by the pound. The things I want to order will be by the pound:

Expedited Shipping

Product Category Per Shipment Per Item
Books, VHS videotapes $13.99 $5.99*
CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, Music Cassettes, Vinyl $13.99 $3.99*
Jewelry, Watches, Clothing Items, Shoes $13.99 $3.49/lb
Automotive, Baby, Computers, Electronics, Home, Personal Care, Kitchen, Outdoor Living, Sports, Tools, Toys, Video Games $13.99 $3.49/lb
Luggage $13.99 $3.49/lb
Any combination of the above items Highest applicable per-shipment charge As above
Note: The above rates apply to Brazil, Colombia, and Chile.

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