Customs Regulations in Chile

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Visa
• Work Contract
• Power of Attorney
• Inventory (each liftvan in shipment must have separate inventory for clearance)

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

• CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
• Returning Chileans and anyone coming to work in Chile are exempt from duties on their household goods and personal effects

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

• Sporting guns (owner must obtain carrying permit at the Weapons Control Bureau)
• Alcohol and tobacco products
• New furniture is dutiable (invoices required)
• Caviar, pearls, synthetic furs, uncut precious, semi-precious or synthetic stones (only for personal use)

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Firearms/weapons
• Drugs (unless for medical purposes)
• Pornographic material

MOTOR VEHICLES

• Duties are very high and are based on make, model, year, engine's cubic capacity, transmission type, extras, and purchase value
• Only returning Chileans and duty exempted persons may import USED vehicles
• Documents required:
  • Original Invoice of Purchase

PETS

• Health Certificate with appropriate vaccinations required