Colombia · Inorganics & Metals

Inorganics & Metals supply to Colombia

The inorganics & metals division counts 5,293 products, and each one can be quoted for delivery to Colombia. Demand there comes mainly from generic pharmaceuticals, cut flowers & agrochemicals and petroleum refining & petrochemicals. Typical delivery points include Bogotá, Medellín and Cali. Typical customers for this division are battery and energy-storage developers, electronics and semiconductor materials teams and glass, ceramics and pigment producers.

Colombia Sample products

5,293products in this division

30–45 dsea transit from India

4–6 dair freight

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Supplying inorganics & metals to Colombia

Sea freight reaches Cartagena and Buenaventura in about 30–45 days port to port. Urgent or small lots fly to Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) in 4–6 days. Import compliance for this category sits with Ministry of Justice (controlled chemical substances) / MinAmbiente. GHS under Decree 1496 of 2018, and we prepare the COA, SDS and commercial documents your broker needs. Common grades for this division are Technical / industrial, AR / ACS, 99.9% (3N) and 99.99% (4N) and higher.

Grades in this division

Technical / industrialAR / ACS99.9% (3N)99.99% (4N) and higherTrace-metals basisNano / specified particle sizeBattery grade (on specification)

Chemical compliance in Colombia

Authority	Ministry of Justice (controlled chemical substances) / MinAmbiente. GHS under Decree 1496 of 2018
Seaports	Cartagena, Buenaventura, Barranquilla
Airports	Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), Medellín José María Córdova (MDE)
Dangerous goods	IMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air

APIs and finished medicines need INVIMA registration or import authorisation. Many solvents and reagents used in drug manufacture are controlled chemical substances, and the buyer needs a certificate from the Ministry of Justice before import. Colombia has adopted the GHS for classification and labelling under Decree 1496 of 2018. Imports are processed through VUCE and DIAN, and dangerous goods need IMDG or IATA documentation. Allow time for these certificates when planning your first order, because controlled items cannot ship until they are issued.

From order to delivery

1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
30–45 daysOcean transit to Cartagena
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: Ministry of Justice (controlled chemical substances) / MinAmbiente. GHS under Decree 1496 of 2018.

Indicative total by sea: 37–62 days

By air: about 8–16 days in total.

Documents for Colombia

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
INVIMA import authorisation or registration for APIs and medicines
Ministry of Justice certificate for controlled chemical substances where applicable
VUCE import registration or licence where required
Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable

Categories in inorganics & metals

Inorganic Compounds & Salts 2,594Metals & Alloys 1,265Nanomaterials 582Crystal Optics & Photonics 387Materials Science 283Metal Catalysts & Ligands 182

A selection we ship to Colombia

A rotating sample from the division. Every product in the catalogue can be quoted for this destination.

Full inorganics & metals range

Pyrosulfurous Acid

CAS: 33669-61-3
Formula: H₂O₅S₂
MW: 146.15 g/mol

ZX-015096

Sulfamide, 99%

CAS: 7803-58-9
Formula: H₄N₂O₂S
MW: 96.11 g/mol

ZX-015097

Sulfuric Diamide

CAS: 7803-58-9
Formula: H₄N₂O₂S
MW: 96.11 g/mol

ZX-015098

Sulphamic acid, 99%

CAS: 5329-14-6
Formula: H₃NO₃S
MW: 97.1 g/mol

ZX-015099

Sulphamic acid, 99.3%

CAS: 5329-14-6
Formula: H₃NO₃S
MW: 97.1 g/mol

ZX-015100

Sulphamic acid, GR 99%+

CAS: 5329-14-6
Formula: H₃NO₃S
MW: 97.1 g/mol

ZX-015101

Sulphur monochloride, 98%

CAS: 10025-67-9
Formula: Cl₂S₂
MW: 135 g/mol

ZX-015102

Sulphurous acid, GR solution app. 5.6%

CAS: 7782-99-2
Formula: H₂O₃S
MW: 82.08 g/mol

ZX-015103

Thiophosphoryl chloride, 98%

CAS: 3982-91-0
Formula: Cl₃PS
MW: 169.4 g/mol

ZX-015104

Aluminium powder, -325 mesh, 99.5%

CAS: 7429-90-5
Formula: Al
MW: 26.98 g/mol

ZX-015105

Aluminium powder, -325 mesh, 99.97%

CAS: 7429-90-5
Formula: Al
MW: 26.98 g/mol

ZX-015106

Aluminium powder, 20 μm, 99.9%

CAS: 7429-90-5
Formula: Al
MW: 26.98 g/mol

ZX-015107

Questions

Inorganics & Metals for Colombia

Can Zemixal deliver inorganics & metals to Colombia?

Yes. We ship by sea to Cartagena and Buenaventura, by air cargo or by express courier depending on quantity and urgency. Every lot carries a COA and a 16-section GHS SDS.

Which documents come with a inorganics & metals shipment to Colombia?

Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of analysis and SDS as standard, plus the bill of lading or air waybill and a certificate of origin. Anything specific to Ministry of Justice (controlled chemical substances) / MinAmbiente. GHS under Decree 1496 of 2018 is agreed with you at quote stage.

How long does delivery to Colombia take?

Allow 30–45 days for ocean transit or 4–6 days by air, plus packing, export clearance and import clearance. The timeline on this page shows each stage.

What does 'trace metals basis' mean on an inorganic product?

It means the stated purity is calculated from the measured levels of metallic impurities, usually by ICP-MS or ICP-OES, rather than from a direct assay of the main component. Non-metallic impurities such as oxygen, carbon or moisture may not be included. Check the COA to see which elements were tested and their limits.

Can metals be cut or sized to my drawing?

Many foils, rods, plates and targets can be supplied in custom dimensions, thicknesses or diameters. Send a drawing or the key measurements with the tolerance you need. We will confirm feasibility, lead time and the purity available in that form before quoting, since some shapes are only made from certain grades.

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