Colombia Removes 30% Tariffs on Ecuadorian Goods After CAN Dispute

Colombia removed the 30% reciprocal tariffs previously applied to selected Ecuadorian goods, easing a bilateral trade dispute that had disrupted Andean commerce.

The measure was adopted through Decree 0583, issued on June 5, which derogated Decree 170 of February 20, 2026.

Trade-Policy Timeline

The move followed Ecuador's decision to lift its security fee on Colombian imports from June 1.

The Andean Community had ordered both countries to remove the measures on May 8, with a compliance period of ten business days.

Remaining Issue: Rice

Colombia will phase out rice tariffs within 45 days, citing continued smuggling concerns along its southern border and the need for customs authorities to reinforce controls.

The CAN secretary general also noted that the subregional body has no mandate requiring refunds for tariff amounts already collected. That issue will be left to each country.

Business Implication

The rollback reduces immediate tariff friction for cross-border trade, but six CAN legal actions remain in process and some decisions could be issued soon.

For exporters, transport firms and border-region businesses, the key question is how quickly trade volumes normalize after months of tariff uncertainty.

What to watch

• Whether Colombia completes the rice-tariff phaseout within 45 days.
• Whether pending CAN rulings create refund or compliance pressure.
• Whether Ecuadorian exporters regain Colombia-bound volumes lost during the dispute.
• Whether border-security measures create new non-tariff friction.