Discusses requirements for products entering the country/economy temporarily. including information on warranty and non-warranty items entering the country/economy for repair.
Under the terms of the U.S.-Chile FTA, Chile will permit duty-free temporary admission of professional equipment necessary for carrying out the business activity of a businessperson who qualifies for temporary entry under Chilean law.  Temporary duty-free admission of goods intended for display or demonstration and commercial samples is allowed.  For temporary entry of food samples, see Chilean Customs Acuerdos Internacionales, Tratados de Libre Comercio, Chile – Estados Unidos, Oficios Circulares, Oficio Circular Nº 333.  Contact the Commercial Service to add certainty to this process.

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