How to Ship Monitors to Colombia

Looking to ship Monitors to Colombia for your remote team? At Workwize, we specialise in managing IT hardware distribution across borders, making it straightforward to get your Monitors to Colombia without the complexity. From handling procurement and logistics to ensuring compliance with local regulations and managing customs clearance, Workwize takes care of it all.

This guide covers everything you need to know about shipping Monitors to Colombia: import regulations, customs duties, required documentation, carrier options, local equipment costs, public holidays that affect shipping, and how to retrieve devices when employees leave.

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At a glance: Colombia

CURRENCY

Local currency used

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

Primary business language

TIMEZONE

Local time zone

CUSTOMS DUTY ON ELECTRONICS

Rate applied to imported devices

SHIPPING LEAD TIME

business days

Typical delivery from order

CUSTOMS HANDLED BY WORKWIZE

DDP shipping included

Overview: IT landscape in Colombia

Understanding the local IT market and regulations is important for companies planning to equip remote employees in Colombia. Workwize operates across 100+ countries and manages the full hardware lifecycle for IT teams shipping Monitors internationally.

How Workwize ships Monitors to Colombia

Workwize replaces the manual, multi-vendor process of sourcing, shipping, and deploying Monitors internationally with a single platform:

1.Order from the Workwize dashboard
Select device type, quantity, and delivery address in Colombia. Workwize sources locally where possible to reduce import costs and complexity.
2.Workwize handles customs, duties, and delivery
All import documentation, duty payments, and customs clearance for Colombia are managed by Workwize. DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping means your employee receives the device with no customs involvement on their end.
3.Employee receives a ready-to-use device
The Monitor arrives pre-configured and MDM-enrolled. Your employee opens the box and starts working immediately.

Shipping Monitors to Colombia: what you need to know

Customs regulations

. All commercial shipments of electronics into Colombia are subject to standard import declaration and clearance procedures. Workwize manages this process on your behalf using DDP shipping terms.

Duties and taxes

Duty rate:
Required certifications:
E-waste compliance:
Import restrictions:

Required documentation

Customs clearance process

Workwize handles customs clearance for Colombia using DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms. This means:

All import documentation is prepared and submitted by Workwize before shipment arrives
Duties and taxes are pre-paid by Workwize so your employee receives the device with no fees due on arrival
A customs broker is engaged where needed for complex markets
Pre-arrival filing is completed to avoid clearance delays

Penalties for non-compliance

Checklist for shipping Monitors to Colombia

Follow this checklist to ensure your Monitors shipment to Colombia goes smoothly:

✓ Select a trusted carrier: Workwize works with DHL, FedEx, UPS, and local carriers in Colombia. See carrier rates below.
✓ Prepare documentation:
✓ Confirm certification compliance: must be in place before customs submission.
✓ Declare the correct value: Accurate commercial invoice value prevents customs delays and incorrect duty assessment.
✓ Use DDP shipping terms: Ensure duties are pre-paid so your employee in Colombia receives the device without being charged at the door.
✓ Ensure MDM enrollment: Monitors should be enrolled in your MDM before dispatch so the device is ready to use on arrival.
✓ Verify e-waste compliance:
✓ Account for public holidays: Check Colombia public holidays (listed below) that may affect customs processing and delivery timelines.
✓ Protect against loss: Workwize provides end-to-end shipment tracking from order to confirmed delivery at your employee's address in Colombia.

Choosing the right shipping method for Colombia

Air freight

Fastest option for shipping Monitors to Colombia. Ideal for urgent new hires or replacement units where the device must arrive quickly. Higher cost per unit.

Sea freight

Cost-effective for large fleet deployments to Colombia. Best when equipping a new office or large team over several weeks. Plan lead time accordingly.

Express courier

DHL, FedEx, and regional carriers offer door-to-door delivery to Colombia with simplified customs clearance. Best for individual new hires or executive shipments.

Local procurement

Where Workwize has local supply relationships in Colombia, devices are sourced locally and delivered without any cross-border customs process. No import duties, faster delivery. Workwize will advise at time of booking whether local procurement is available.

Procure, deploy, and retrieve Monitors in Colombia from one platform.

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Why ship Monitors with Workwize

Workwize sources monitors from leading brands — Dell, LG, Samsung, and more — and ships them directly to your employees. Whether you need a single replacement or a full fleet deployment across multiple locations, Workwize handles procurement, local sourcing, and last-mile delivery.

Monitors do not require MDM enrollment. Workwize configures and tests display hardware before dispatch where applicable, and provides standard plug-and-play delivery. For multi-monitor setups, all components ship together in a single order.

Workwize vs. using a courier directly

What you need	Courier only	Workwize
Procurement	You source the device	Local or global sourcing via Workwize
MDM enrollment	You configure before shipping	Pre-enrolled before dispatch
Customs and duties	You handle all documentation	DDP shipping, managed end-to-end
Delivery to employee	Courier drops at address	Tracked door-to-door, confirmed delivery
Asset tracking	Spreadsheet or nothing	Live dashboard from order to disposal
Device retrieval	You coordinate collection	Workwize retrieves on employee departure

Public holidays and IT work hours in Colombia

Public holidays in Colombia can affect customs processing times, carrier operations, and last-mile delivery. Plan your shipments around the following dates:

Typical IT work hours in Colombia:

Standard work week: Monday to Friday, 40 hours
Typical hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time ()
Note: factor in local holidays and timezone differences when coordinating device delivery with your employee

Let Workwize handle Monitors delivery in Colombia

Workwize is a zero-touch IT hardware platform built for companies managing distributed and remote teams across multiple countries. Instead of dealing with separate vendors for procurement, logistics, MDM, and asset management, you do everything from one dashboard.

For Colombia specifically: . Your team typically receives their Monitors in business days, fully configured and ready to use.

What Workwize covers for every Colombia deployment:

✓ Procurement: local sourcing in Colombia where available; global with DDP where not
✓ Zero-touch deployment: Monitors arrive pre-enrolled in your MDM of choice
✓ Customs and duties: DDP shipping, all fees handled by Workwize
✓ Delivery in business days: tracked door-to-door to your employee's address in Colombia
✓ Asset tracking: live inventory from order to disposal
✓ Compliance:
✓ End-of-life retrieval: Workwize collects the device when the employee leaves

Retrieving Monitors from employees in Colombia

When an employee leaves your company in Colombia, retrieving their Monitor promptly is important for security, compliance, and asset reuse. Workwize manages the full retrieval process:

Collection: Workwize coordinates pickup from the employee's address in Colombia.
IT inventory management: Retrieved devices are logged back into your Workwize dashboard. Assets are tracked from collection through to redeployment or disposal.
Offboarding procedure: Device retrieval is coordinated with your offboarding workflow. Workwize ensures the device is collected before or on the employee's last day.
Data wiping: Workwize performs certified data erasure on all retrieved devices before redeployment or disposal, .

Disposing of Monitors in Colombia

When Monitors reach end of life or need to be retired in Colombia, proper disposal is a legal and environmental obligation. Workwize manages ITAD (IT Asset Disposition) in compliance with local regulations:

Data wiping

Workwize uses certified data destruction tools to fully wipe all data from retired Monitors
Physical destruction is available for devices where data wiping is not sufficient
Workwize provides a certificate of data destruction on request

E-waste compliance

Workwize ensures retired devices are disposed of in compliance with Colombia e-waste regulations
Devices are taken to authorised recycling or disposal points
Batteries are disposed of separately in accordance with hazardous waste guidelines

Donation or reuse

Devices with remaining value can be refurbished and redeployed to new employees via the Workwize platform
Charitable donation is available for devices that are still functional but no longer needed

FAQ: shipping Monitors to Colombia

Your questions, our answers. Everything you need to know about shipping Monitors to Colombia with Workwize.

How much does it cost to ship Monitors to Colombia?

Carrier	Cost (USD)	Delivery Time

Note: carrier costs are for cross-border shipments. Local procurement in Colombia may reduce delivery costs. Contact Workwize for a quote.

Does Workwize handle customs when shipping Monitors to Colombia?

: Workwize ships to Colombia using DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms. All import duties, taxes, and customs documentation are managed by Workwize.

How long does it take to ship Monitors to Colombia?

Workwize typically delivers Monitors to Colombia in . . Express options are available for urgent deployments.

Can I ship other IT equipment alongside Monitors to Colombia?

Yes. Workwize supports full IT kit deployment including monitors, phones, tablets, keyboards, headsets, and peripherals. Everything ships together in a single order from the Workwize dashboard.

What MDM does Workwize support for Monitors shipped to Colombia?

Can Workwize retrieve Monitors from Colombia when an employee leaves?

Yes. Workwize coordinates retrieval from your employee's address in Colombia, performs certified data wiping, and either redeploys or disposes of the hardware in compliance with local e-waste regulations.

Is Workwize available in Colombia?

Yes. Workwize ships to and procures hardware in Colombia. . Workwize operates across 100+ countries covering procurement, deployment, retrieval, and ITAD.

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