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U.S. and international delivery companies are represented in Chile, including FedEx Express, UPS, and DHL. All of these companies provide a guide to understand the shipping restrictions and customs procedures for Chile. They also provide international customs support, making for an easier tracking and retrieving experience for the customer.
Chile uses the Harmonized System (HS) and requires a complete description for all shipments entering the country. The description must include the value of each commodity and the HS# if possible. Customs entries are generally submitted by a customs broker, either electronically or by submitting copies of the required documents. However, those who import non-commercial goods valued at less than US$1,000 can handle customs entry without a customs broker. Commercial forms issued to both local importers and exporters are as followed: commercial invoice, certificate of origin, bill of lading, freight insurance and packing list. All imports require a license. This is important; however, most goods receive an import license without an issue.
Imports are subject to duties and taxes which must be paid in order for customs to release the goods. An "ad valorem" customs is imposed on most goods and "specific" duties (based on the quantity) are imposed on certain goods. The uniform "ad valorem" tariff of 6% applies to most goods. However, alcoholic beverages, pyrotechnics, and tobacco products are subjected to different tariffs. Imported automobiles are also subject to a luxury tax. In regards to import taxes, a value added tax of 19% is assessed on the value of the imported goods plus the customs duty.
The following goods are prohibited to import into Chile: Used passenger and cargo vehicles for tourism, used tires, used motorcycles, asbestos in any form or incorporated into other products, narcotics, knives (except for cutlery), and dangerous Goods as defined by IATA (Intl. Air Transport Association).
Further details of these limits and restrictions for customs can be found on each delivery firm’s websites.
Chile uses the Harmonized System (HS) and requires a complete description for all shipments entering the country. The description must include the value of each commodity and the HS# if possible. Customs entries are generally submitted by a customs broker, either electronically or by submitting copies of the required documents. However, those who import non-commercial goods valued at less than US$1,000 can handle customs entry without a customs broker. Commercial forms issued to both local importers and exporters are as followed: commercial invoice, certificate of origin, bill of lading, freight insurance and packing list. All imports require a license. This is important; however, most goods receive an import license without an issue.
Imports are subject to duties and taxes which must be paid in order for customs to release the goods. An "ad valorem" customs is imposed on most goods and "specific" duties (based on the quantity) are imposed on certain goods. The uniform "ad valorem" tariff of 6% applies to most goods. However, alcoholic beverages, pyrotechnics, and tobacco products are subjected to different tariffs. Imported automobiles are also subject to a luxury tax. In regards to import taxes, a value added tax of 19% is assessed on the value of the imported goods plus the customs duty.
The following goods are prohibited to import into Chile: Used passenger and cargo vehicles for tourism, used tires, used motorcycles, asbestos in any form or incorporated into other products, narcotics, knives (except for cutlery), and dangerous Goods as defined by IATA (Intl. Air Transport Association).
Further details of these limits and restrictions for customs can be found on each delivery firm’s websites.