Port Iquique, Port Arica, Port Valparaiso, Port Lirquén and Port San Antonio are the ports of the country.
Both Left and Right Hand Drive vehicles are allowed to be imported in the country. Mainly left-hand drive vehicles are imported.
Inspection is not needed for importing a vehicle in Chile. It might be needed for re-exporting.
The import regulation states that vehicles should not be more than 5 years from manufacture date.
An 85percent luxury tax charged on the CIF value in excess of $16,818.03. Under the US/Chile FTA the corresponding tax rate is 63.75percent on a minimum value of US$19,318.03 for each qualified vehicle as of January 1, 2004, but will be reduced progressively.
Commercial Invoices must accompany all non document shipments. Invoices must be numbered, printed on company letterhead with an itemized list of contents, true FOB value of goods, signed and stamped by the shipper. Pro Forma invoices are acceptable as exceptions by Chilean Customs as valid documents for clearance.
Consignees Tax Identification Number (RUT) is required for shipments entering Chile and must be included on the Air Waybill and Commercial Invoice for all non-document shipments. If the RUT number is not included, additional clearance delays may occur.
Import Licenses all imports require a license, but, according to legislation governing the Central Bank since 1990, import licenses are granted as a routine procedure for nearly all goods. Licensing requirements are maintained largely as a statistical gathering mechanism, not as a control. More rigorous licensing procedures apply for pharmaceuticals and weapons.
The importation of used passenger and cargo transport vehicles are prohibited.
Non-FTA qualified vehicles are governed by the regulation.
Dangerous Goods as defined by IATA (Intl. Air Transport Association).
Used tires and used motorcycles.