In the ongoing Colombia-Ecuador tariff dispute, Colombia's Ministry of Commerce issued Decree 0455 on April 28, 2026, imposing tariffs of 35%, 50%, or 75% on 191 products from Ecuador—up from prior 30% measures—to counter Ecuador's 100% 'security tariffs.' Zero tariffs remain on essential inputs without substitutes. The decree awaits publication in the Official Gazette on April 30 for immediate effect.
Following earlier responses including 30% tariffs on select Ecuadorian goods defined in January, Colombia's Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MinComercio) has escalated with Decree 0455 of April 28, 2026. It sets differential tariffs of 35%, 50%, and 75% on 191 tariff subheadings out of 758 traded with Ecuador.
Minister Diana Marcela Morales Rojas emphasized protection for national industry and supply chains: "With this measure we not only protect national industry, but also ensure internal supply." Exemptions apply to essential inputs without substitutes, like beans, plantains, and medicines, while rice, palm oil, and sugar face the maximum 75% rate.
This temporary action mirrors Ecuador's 100% tariffs on Colombian goods, safeguarding Colombian jobs, border economies, and stability where domestic production suffices.
