Top Costco US items Colombia residents forward via Selectido
Based on Selectido shopper logs over the last 90 days, these are the items customers in Bogotá / Medellín / Cali / Barranquilla ship from Costco US most often. Most are blocked from direct international delivery, restricted to certain regions, or carry a 2-3× markup at local retailers vs US retail. "Casillero Miami" alternative — Colombians know the pattern well.
- Kirkland Signature vitamins — frequently forwarded to Bogotá / Medellín / Cali / Barranquilla.
- Kirkland coffee (2 lb bags) — frequently forwarded to Bogotá / Medellín / Cali / Barranquilla.
- Bulk Tide Pods — frequently forwarded to Bogotá / Medellín / Cali / Barranquilla.
- Costco-only LEGO sets — frequently forwarded to Bogotá / Medellín / Cali / Barranquilla.
- Kirkland baby formula — frequently forwarded to Bogotá / Medellín / Cali / Barranquilla.
- Bulk Cheerios — frequently forwarded to Bogotá / Medellín / Cali / Barranquilla.
- Kirkland protein bars — frequently forwarded to Bogotá / Medellín / Cali / Barranquilla.
- Kirkland Premium toilet paper — frequently forwarded to Bogotá / Medellín / Cali / Barranquilla.
Real shipping cost + Colombia customs (DIAN + IVA 19%) breakdown: Minneapolis → Bogotá
Updated for 2026 with current DIAN + IVA 19% rates. These are end-to-end actual numbers, not estimates — every fee accounted for.
| Weight | Express tier | Standard tier | Economy tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 lb (small) | $36–$47 | $31–$42 | $23–$27 |
| 4–7 lb (medium) | $52–$64 | $44–$61 | $29–$48 |
| 8–14 lb (large) | $76–$109 | $60–$81 | $50–$77 |
| 15–25 lb (XL) | $116–$172 | $91–$128 | $83–$95 |
Colombia customs (DIAN + IVA 19%) — duty on top of shipping:
- Threshold: USD $200 personal-import (one of LatAm's most generous). Items below this clear with zero duty.
- Tax framework: DIAN Tráfico Postal y Envíos Urgentes: 0 duty under $200, 19% IVA above. No additional municipal tax.
- Aduana note: DIAN clears at Bogotá El Dorado hub. Courier prepays IVA and bills you on delivery.
Transit time from Minneapolis hub: DHL 5–8 days · FedEx 6–10 days · USPS 10–15 days.
Carriers we use for Colombia: DHL Express + FedEx + Servientrega Internacional.
Why customers in Colombia use Selectido for Costco
Costco's Kirkland Signature line is a global cult — Kirkland multivitamins, Kirkland baby formula equivalent (Kirkland ProCare), Kirkland coffee, Kirkland nuts and protein bars all rate as well as or better than the name brands at half the price.
Costco requires a membership to enter, blocks online ordering to most countries, and individual Costco branches in international markets carry only a fraction of the Kirkland US assortment. For Colombia customers specifically, DIAN customs requires accurate value declaration on courier shipments — guesswork ends in seizures or paid-twice scenarios. Selectido marks customs accurately, includes the original receipt, and confirms exact landed cost before charging your card.
Selectido shoppers carry a Costco Executive membership and shop on a video call with you. We can buy Kirkland items, Similac and Enfamil baby formula, Apple devices at Costco's lower price, and bulk supplements you cannot get without a membership.
Landed cost estimate — typical $200 Costco order to Colombia
+ 75% over US retail
Try with your own price →What customers in Colombia buy from Costco
- Kirkland Signature multivitamins
- Similac Pro-Total Comfort baby formula
- Enfamil NeuroPro
- Kirkland Almond Flour
- Garmin watches at Costco pricing
- Manuka honey
- Kirkland diapers and wipes
- iPad and AirPods at Costco discount
How Selectido buys at Costco for you
- Book a session — pick a 30-minute or 1-hour video slot, or use $14.99 package forwarding if you'll order online directly.
- Video call from the aisle — your shopper opens their phone camera inside the Costco store. You point, they pick up, you confirm.
- Approve and pay — final basket photo, exact total in USD, your approval, then we pay at checkout.
- Ship to Colombia — DHL Express with accurate DIAN customs paperwork. Door-to-door including customs clearance.