On 29 October 2026, the DIAN announced a scheduled maintenance window for the Customs Information and Management System (SYGA), the platform that processes all import, export, and transit declarations in Colombia. The maintenance is authorized under Resolution 000124 of 2026, which establishes the technical availability standards for customs systems. The downtime is scheduled for the weekend of 2–3 November 2026, from 22:00 hours on Saturday to 06:00 hours on Monday (Colombia time). During this period, registration of new declarations, payment of duties, and release of goods will be suspended. The DIAN has activated contingency procedures under Article 45 of Decree 1165 of 2019, allowing traders to submit declarations via the alternative contingency module (Módulo de Contingencia) for time-sensitive operations such as perishable goods or humanitarian aid.
Key Takeaways
- Operational Planning Required: Importers, exporters, and customs brokers must advance or delay declaration submissions to avoid the maintenance window. Late submissions due to lack of planning will not be accepted as force majeure.
- Contingency Module Activation: The contingency module will accept only simplified declarations for specific regimes (import for consumption, export, transit). Full functionality, including valuation controls and risk management, will be unavailable.
- Post-Maintenance Reconciliation: All declarations processed via contingency must be ratified in the standard SYGA module within 48 hours of system restoration. Failure to ratify will result in automatic cancellation and potential penalties under Article 652 of the Tax Statute.
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Source: Read Official Announcement