The Ambassador

Consular
Trade and commerce
Chile
 
 
 
 

Traveling to Chile

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In the event of goods coming from countries with which Chile has signed Trade Agreements, these can claim the corresponding preferential tariff, with the requisite of certifying the origin with the corresponding certificate and complying with the rest of requirements included in such Agreement.
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VAT, calculated on the basis of the CIF/Customs Value plus the amount of customs duty.
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Other charges, such as tariff surcharges, additional taxes, warehouse tax, specific duties, if appropriate.
What kind of Customs procedure a passenger should carry out for the importation of goods?
The importation shall be legalized by signing the “Declaración de Importación y Pago Simultáneo” (Entry Declaration and Simultaneous Payment) document, which will be provided by Customs.
Which Customs procedures should be carried out for the temporary importation of goods other than baggage?
Foreign tourists or Chilean nationals residing abroad shall be entitled to enter personal effects other than baggage under the Temporary Admission Procedure, up to 90 days, for their use in the country and subsequent return abroad.
Such Customs procedure shall be legalized by filling out and signing the “Declaración de Admisión Temporal de Efectos de Turistas” (Temporary Admission for Tourists’ Effects), which is provided by Customs.
 
When entering goods, is it necessary to follow any other kind of procedure with other agency?
Given its essential nature, certain goods must comply with the authorization and approval requirements enforced by other national enforcing agencies (phytosanitary, health, weapons, etc.) prior to the entrance procedures carried out before Customs.