economy
diciembre 7, 2025
Colombia aplicará un arancel del 10% a la importación de buses eléctricos
Con el fin de fortalecer la política industrial nacional, el Gobierno expidió el Decreto 1294 de 2025, mediante el cual se establece un arancel del 10% para determinadas importaciones de buses eléctricos.
TL;DR
- A 10% tariff has been imposed on specific electric bus imports through Decree 1294 of 2025.
- Colombia is a leading assembler of electric bi-articulated buses in South America.
- The national industry can produce 1,500 units annually, with potential to reach 3,000 with further investment.
- The ecosystem includes 47 direct and 280 indirect suppliers, creating over 13,000 jobs.
- The tariff is intended to strengthen the industry, not hinder the energy transition or transport system transformation.
- The goal is to ensure technological change translates into industry, skilled employment, and competitiveness.