This video is intended to be a primer on shipping international to Chile. It outlines the holidays to avoid, commodity restrictions,basic documents and provides important Chilean international shipping resource links.
We have prepared general step by step instruction on shipping an international package.
Important Points on Importing into Chile from USA
Chile is a member of APEC and a Member of the World Trade Organization. It enjoys U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement similar to NAFTA and uses the Harmonized Tariff Code to determine value of import goods.
When importing goods a Customs Broker is needed for shipments valued greater than $500.00
The basic document required for shipping include (links below):
- commercial invoice
- certificate of origin
- bill of lading
- packing list
Consignees Tax ID identification number (RUT) and Company Formal Name (Razon Social) must be on Airway bill or Bill of Lading and Commercial Invoice.
Duties and Taxes
- CIF is defined as Harmonized Tariff value + shipping costs +insurance
- Import duties range between 0 and 6 percent applied on CIF for items qualifying as U.S. origin or 6% of CIF for almost all non-qualifying products.
- Excise tax on alcohol and tobacco products do apply.
- Luxury goods are subject to domestic excise taxes ranging from 30 to 70%.
- Import Tax 19% of (CIF +Import Duty)
- No Custom Fees
- Samples are exempt from Duties
- Gift will be assessed Duties and Taxes
Weight and size restrictions:
Maximum weight: 70.0 kg (150.0 lbs.) per package
Maximum length: 270.0 cm (108.0 in.) per package
Maximum dimensions: 419.0 cm (165.0 in.) per package, length and girth combined
For more information on importing to Chile go to the Embassy of Chile in United States
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