Traveling to Chile

How are goods declared before Customs?

Once your baggage has been claimed, you should go through the Customs area and opt for one of the following areas/lanes:
Declaring area/lane: In the case you are either carrying goods subject to Customs duty or other related tax payments, or you have any doubt regarding this declaration procedure. In the former case, a purchasing receipt or an equivalent document has to be exhibited to the Customs Officer.
Non-declaring area/lane: If you are carrying goods not subject to Customs duty or other related tax payments. This option does not prevent physical examination of goods by Customs and/or phytosanitary authorities (SAG). In the event that goods subject to payment are found as a result of physical inspection, the corresponding duty and taxes shall be paid, and the traveller shall be fined with an amount of up to 80% of the customs value of goods, or otherwise the case shall be reported to the competent Customs Court, if appropriate.

Entry of goods coming from a Chilean Free Zone to the rest of the country

Travellers arriving from a Free Zone or a Free Zone of Extension (Iquique and Punta Arenas) are allowed to enter, free of Customs duty/tax payment, their baggage and non-commercial goods purchased in such zones for a Customs Value not exceeding USD 1,000.

Queries and Information

Should you have any doubt while carrying out your declaration, please feel free to request information or assistance from any Customs Officer, who will give you guidance on the best procedure to follow. Avoid penalties.