🇨🇴 Export Market · Latin America

Medical Products Exporter to Colombia

Manshav Impex is a premier Indian OEM manufacturer and global exporter of certified surgical gloves, surgical blades, hypodermic syringes, IV cannulas, infection-control PPE, and hospital equipment to healthcare distributors, hospital groups, and government health ministries across Colombia. Fast-growing healthcare sector importing ISO 13485 certified surgical gloves, hypodermic syringes, IV infusion sets, and hospital equipment with INVIMA compliance.

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Port of Loading (India)
Port Mundra (APSEZ) & Port Nhava Sheva (JNPT)
🚢 Direct Sea Route: 25–32 days
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Discharge Port (Colombia)
Buenaventura (Pacific), Cartagena & Barranquilla (Atlantic)
Destination Region
Latin America
Primary Entry Ports
Buenaventura (Pacific), Cartagena & Barranquilla (Atlantic)
Sea Freight Transit
25–32 days (from Nhava Sheva / Mundra)
Regulatory Authority
INVIMA (Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos)
Paperwork Language
Spanish
Buyer Local Currency
Colombian Peso (COP)
Factory Certifications
CE · FDA · ISO · GMP · WHO-GMP
Export Paperwork SLA
24-Hour Turnaround (Invoice, PL, COO, CoA)
Technical Product Specifications

High-Precision Medical Consumables for Colombia

Manufactured in Class 100,000 (ISO Class 8) cleanrooms under strict ISO 13485:2016 and WHO-GMP protocols with 100% lot traceability.

Surgical Gloves

HS 4015.11 · AQL 1.0
  • Standards: EN 455 (Parts 1–4), ASTM D3577, ISO 10282, CE 2797
  • Specifications: 280 mm minimum beaded cuff, micro-textured grip, low protein (<50 µg/dm²)
  • Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EO) / Gamma Radiation (25 kGy) with sterile peel-pouch
  • Packaging: 50 pairs/dispenser box, 200 pairs/master carton (OEM private label available)

Surgical Blades & Scalpels

HS 8211.91 · ISO 7740
  • Standards: BS 2982, ISO 7740, EN ISO 11607 sterile barrier packaging
  • Material: Grade T10/1095 High-Carbon Steel & AISI 420 Surgical Stainless Steel
  • Sizes: No. 10, 11, 12, 15 (Handle #3) and No. 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 (Handle #4)
  • Sterilization & Packaging: Gamma irradiated 25 kGy in airtight VCI foil packets; 100 pcs/box

Syringes & IV Cannulas

HS 9018.31 / 9018.39
  • Standards: ISO 7886-1, ISO 10555-1/5, ISO 8536-4, Non-pyrogenic & DEHP-free
  • Syringes: 2-part & 3-part Luer Lock / Luer Slip (1ml, 2ml, 3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 50ml)
  • IV Cannulas: 14G–26G with injection port & radio-opaque FEP/PTFE catheter wings
  • Needle Quality: Ultra-sharp siliconized triple-facet Japanese stainless steel needle

Surgical Gowns & Infection PPE

HS 6210.10 · AAMI Level 3/4
  • Standards: AAMI PB70 Level 3/4 fluid barrier protection, EN 13795 clinical compliance
  • Fabric: 45–55 GSM medical-grade SMS / SMMS non-woven with ultrasonic welded seams
  • Face Masks: Type IIR EN 14683 3-ply surgical masks (BFE ≥ 98%, fluid resistance 120 mmHg)
  • Drapes & Packs: Sterile laparotomy drapes, ophthalmic packs and universal surgical kits
Importing into Colombia

How medical devices actually clear into Colombia

Regulator & registration

Authority
INVIMA — Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos
Governing instrument
Decreto 4725 de 2005 (Régimen de registros sanitarios y vigilancia de dispositivos médicos)
Classification
Class I (Low), Class IIa (Moderate), Class IIb (High), Class III (Critical risk)
Local representative
Mandatory. A Colombian legal entity with a valid CCAA (Certificado de Capacidad de Almacenamiento y Acondicionamiento) acts as the titular del registro sanitario or importer.
Realistic timeline
Class I and IIa: 60 to 90 business days under expedited review; Class IIb and III: 6 to 9 months

Registration route, in order

  1. Appoint an authorized Colombian titular or local distributor with INVIMA CCAA storage certification
  2. Legalize Indian manufacturer Free Sale Certificate (CFS) and ISO 13485:2016 certificate with Hague Apostille
  3. Compile the technical dossier (Expediente Técnico) in Spanish, including ISO 10993 biocompatibility and sterilization test reports
  4. Submit electronic application through INVIMA platform with Spanish labeling and IFU
  5. Issuance of Registro Sanitario (valid for 10 years, renewable)

Duty & tax by HS heading

HSProductDutyTax
4015.11Sterile surgical glovesMedical consumables under health decree qualify for preferential tariff rates0% – 5% ArancelExempt / 19% IVA with health credit
9018.90Surgical scalpels, blades, needles and instruments0%Exempt
9021.10Orthopedic trauma locking plates and screws0%Exempt

Indicative and tied to the HS heading shown. Tariff lines change and your exact classification governs — confirm against the current schedule before pricing. Checked May 2026.

Ports & clearance

Port of Buenaventura is the primary Pacific gateway from India (28–33 days transit); Port of Cartagena and Barranquilla serve the Caribbean side. Overland bonded trucking to Bogotá and Medellín runs within 8–12 hours.

Public procurement

EPS (Entidades Promotoras de Salud), IPS hospital networks, and Colombia Compra Eficiente public tenders.

The mistake that costs importers here

Submitting technical documentation without proper Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Hague Apostille legalization or non-compliant Spanish labeling.

OEM & private label for Colombia

We manufacture private-label medical devices and surgical consumables for brand owners, distributors and pharmacy chains in Colombia.

Custom packaging
Inner boxes and master cartons in your brand.
Local-language text
Instructions for use printed in Spanish.
Flexible MOQs
Low trial quantities, scaling to full containers.
Lead times
14–25 day production cycles after artwork sign-off.
Direct Factory Quote

Request Export Pricing for Colombia

Share your required product quantities and delivery port in Colombia. Our international trade desk will provide formal CIF/FOB pricing, specification sheets, and regulatory support within 24 business hours.

Direct Ocean & Air Shipping

FCL & LCL container routing to Buenaventura (Pacific), Cartagena & Barranquilla (Atlantic) with real-time tracking.

Import-Ready Documentation

Commercial invoice, packing list, COO, CoA, and registration files included.

We respond to quote requests within one business day. Your details are kept strictly confidential.
Frequently Asked Questions

Exporting Medical Consumables to Colombia

Who must hold the medical device registration in Colombia?

Mandatory. A Colombian legal entity with a valid CCAA (Certificado de Capacidad de Almacenamiento y Acondicionamiento) acts as the titular del registro sanitario or importer.

How do I register a medical device with INVIMA in Colombia?

Appoint an authorized Colombian titular or local distributor with INVIMA CCAA storage certification. Legalize Indian manufacturer Free Sale Certificate (CFS) and ISO 13485:2016 certificate with Hague Apostille. Compile the technical dossier (Expediente Técnico) in Spanish, including ISO 10993 biocompatibility and sterilization test reports. Submit electronic application through INVIMA platform with Spanish labeling and IFU. Issuance of Registro Sanitario (valid for 10 years, renewable). Realistically allow Class I and IIa: 60 to 90 business days under expedited review; Class IIb and III: 6 to 9 months.

What import duty applies to surgical gloves and medical disposables in Colombia?

Sterile surgical gloves (HS 4015.11): 0% – 5% Arancel, plus Exempt / 19% IVA with health credit. Surgical scalpels, blades, needles and instruments (HS 9018.90): 0%, plus Exempt. Orthopedic trauma locking plates and screws (HS 9021.10): 0%, plus Exempt. These are indicative against the HS headings shown and were checked May 2026 — your exact classification governs, so confirm against the current tariff schedule before pricing.

Which port should I use for medical imports into Colombia?

Port of Buenaventura is the primary Pacific gateway from India (28–33 days transit); Port of Cartagena and Barranquilla serve the Caribbean side. Overland bonded trucking to Bogotá and Medellín runs within 8–12 hours.

Who buys medical supplies publicly in Colombia?

EPS (Entidades Promotoras de Salud), IPS hospital networks, and Colombia Compra Eficiente public tenders.

What most commonly goes wrong importing medical devices into Colombia?

Submitting technical documentation without proper Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Hague Apostille legalization or non-compliant Spanish labeling.

Can packaging and documentation be supplied in Spanish?

Yes. Commercial and technical documentation is provided in Spanish, and artwork for inner dispenser boxes, sterile peel-pouches and master carton markings is prepared with local regulatory text, batch numbers, manufacturing and expiry dates, and GS1 EAN-13 barcodes.

What Incoterms are available for delivery to Buenaventura (Pacific), Cartagena & Barranquilla (Atlantic)?

FOB (Nhava Sheva JNPT / Mundra), CIF or CFR (Buenaventura (Pacific), Cartagena & Barranquilla (Atlantic)), and DDP. Cargo ships as FCL (20ft / 40ft HC) or LCL consolidation with humidity-protected packaging and marine insurance. Air freight is available for urgent hospital requirements.

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