Question 1

What you'll need

Original Bill of Lading (ocean), Airway Bill (air), or Inland Bill of Lading (land) with goods' values.
    Detailed, typed inventory list in English or Spanish.
    Travel Certificate (issued by Interpol in Chile, valid for 30 days).
    Photocopy of your passport (identification page).
    Last entry stamp to Chile in your passport.
    Set of customs forms (provided by a local agent).

Good to know

Tax Exemptions for Used HHG:
        
            Stayed 6-12 months abroad: Up to US$675.00 FOB value, no interruptions in stay.
            Stayed 1-5 years abroad: Up to US$4,050 FOB value, maximum 30 days of interruptions per year.
            Stayed more than 5 years abroad: Up to US$6,750 FOB value, maximum 60 days of interruptions per year.

If your goods exceed the tax-exempt value, you'll pay duties and taxes on the excess amount.
    This benefit is available every 3 years.
    To get the Travel Certificate, you must be in Chile, and your latest entry stamp must be in your passport.
    Import Deadline: Your shipment must arrive with you, or within 120 days before or after your arrival. Otherwise, full duties and taxes apply.
    Duties without Exemption: Used HHG pay approximately 30% over CIF value; new items pay around 28% over CIF value.
    Almost all HHG shipments are subject to Customs Verification and Agricultural & Livestock Inspection (SAG).
    If re-importing duty-free, customs verification is mandatory to check items against the old declaration.

If you're relocating as a new resident (non-Chilean citizen)
Non-Chilean citizens can import used household goods, potentially with tax exemptions, if they hold a valid work or temporary visa for at least one year.
What you'll need

Original Bill of Lading (ocean), Airway Bill (air), or Inland Bill of Lading (land) with goods' values.
    Detailed, typed inventory list in English or Spanish.
    Photocopy of your passport (identification page).
    Last entry stamp to Chile in your passport.
    Photocopy of your Work or Temporary Resident Visa (minimum 365 days stamped in passport).
    Set of customs forms (provided by a local agent upon your arrival).

Good to know

Tax Exemption: You may import up to US$6,750.00 FOB tax-free if you have a work or temporary visa valid for at least one year.
    Shipments exceeding US$6,750.00 FOB are subject to customs duties on the excess amount.
    If your visa is still being processed, you might be able to clear goods under bonded storage at your residence by providing official proof of your visa application. The official visa must be shown to customs within 90 days. Failure to do so will result in full duties on the entire shipment.
    You can import a maximum of two shipments under exemption benefits from the same origin: one for personal effects and one for household goods. The combined value of both cannot exceed US$6,750 FOB without incurring taxes.
    Import Deadline: Your shipment must arrive with you, or within 120 days before or after your arrival. Otherwise, full duties and taxes apply.
    This benefit is available every 3 years.
    Almost all HHG shipments are subject to Customs Verification and Agricultural & Livestock Inspection (SAG).

If you're a diplomat or international official
Chilean and foreign diplomats, international officials, Ministry of Defense personnel, Chilean Police Department, and Investigation Police personnel benefit from duty and tax exemptions on their removal goods.
What you'll need

Original Bill of Lading.
    Inventory list.
    Photocopy of Passport.
    Exoneration Form issued by the Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs (provided by your Embassy or International Organization).
    Set of customs forms (provided by a local agent).

Good to know

Diplomatic status exempts you from duties and taxes.
    However, diplomatic status does not exempt your shipment from Customs Verification and Agricultural & Livestock Inspection (SAG).
    Dispatch times are generally 7-10 working days for ocean (FCL/LCL) and 3 working days for air/land shipments.

Bringing special items

Vehicles
Importing vehicles to Chile has specific rules depending on your residency status and the vehicle's condition (new or used).

Returning Chilean Citizens:
        
            You may import one new or used vehicle, paying full customs duties and taxes.
            You must personally request the import at the Customs authority at the port of entry, at least 5 working days before the shipment's arrival.
            This is only allowed for returning Chilean citizens who have lived abroad for at least 18 months (verified by a Travel Certificate), with a maximum of 60 days of interruptions per year.
            Importation is subject to duties of approximately 28%.
            The used car must be shipped from your country of residence and have been acquired at least 6 months before your return date to Chile.
            The vehicle must enter with you or within 120 days before or after your arrival.
            For used vehicles from the USA, a Fumigation Certificate is required, whether shipped alone or with household goods.
            Documents for New Vehicles: Commercial Invoice, Vehicle Property Title, customs forms.
            Documents for Used Vehicles: Franchise request form (signed in person at Customs), Original Waybill, Travel Certificate (valid 30 days), Notarized Sworn Statement of permanent residency, Terminal Container Receipt, Commercial Invoice or notarized sworn statement of vehicle value, Technical Specifications Form, Vehicle Property Title, Annex No. 83 (declaring vehicle address), Bank Guarantee Bond or Insurance Policy for taxes payable.

Foreign Citizens:
        
            You may only import new vehicles, paying all corresponding customs duties and taxes.
            This process must be done through a Customs Broker with the Customs Service.
            Documents for New Vehicles: Commercial Invoice, Vehicle Property Title.

Chilean Diplomats, International Officials, Ministry of Defence Personnel, Police:
        
            Can import new or used vehicles as returning Chilean citizens if they meet the Travel Certificate requirements. Duties and taxes will apply.
            For used vehicles from the USA, a Fumigation Certificate is required.

Foreign Diplomats and International Officials:
        
            New or used vehicles can be imported under temporary admission, extendable until the end of the mission, provided the vehicle is included in benefits approved by the embassy or entity.
            If the car is shipped alone, it must be fumigated at origin, and a Fumigation Certificate must be submitted.

Motorcycles: The import of used motorcycles is strictly prohibited.
    Bicycles: As of December 2014, bicycles considered sports articles or city bikes are admitted free of taxes. The number of bicycles cannot exceed the number of family members. This applies to Chileans, foreigners, and diplomats.

Pets
Information on pets is not provided in the source material. Please check with relevant authorities for specific pet import requirements.

Restricted & prohibited items

Used Motorcycles: Completely forbidden from entering the country.
    Air Shipments over 300 kg (660 lbs): Require an additional thorough inspection by the moving company at airport facilities, in addition to standard Customs inspection. This can delay clearance by 1-2 days and increase charges.
    Detailed Packing List: Mandatory for all air shipments, regardless of weight. This includes:
        
            Specific indication of wooden items (furniture, ornaments, picture frames, etc.).
            Item-by-item detail for clothes (e.g., number of pants, shirts, shoes).
            Type, brand, model, and serial number for electronic devices.
            If goods are in multiple crates, the packing list must specify which items are in which crate.

Alcohol & tobacco
Information on alcohol and tobacco is not provided in the source material. Please check with relevant authorities for specific import requirements.

Frequently asked questions
What are the typical processing times for shipments?

Accepted Answer

Ocean shipments (FCL/LCL) generally take 7 to 10 working days for dispatch. Air and land shipments take about 3 working days.

Question 2

Are all household goods shipments inspected?

Accepted Answer

Almost all household goods shipments are subject to Customs Verification and Agricultural & Livestock Inspection (SAG).

Question 3

What happens if my shipment arrives too early or too late?

Accepted Answer

Your shipment must arrive with you, or within 120 days before or after your arrival. If it falls outside this window, the entire shipment will be subject to full duties and taxes.

Question 4

Can I get a tax exemption for new items?

Accepted Answer

Generally, new items are subject to Value Added Tax (IVA) and customs duties (around 28% over CIF value), even if you qualify for exemptions on used household goods.

Question 5

Do I need a special certificate to import a used car from the USA?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for used vehicles originating from the USA, a Fumigation Certificate must be submitted, regardless of whether it's shipped alone or with household goods.

Question 6

Are works of art and antiques subject to duties?

Accepted Answer

Works of art and antiques are generally subject to customs duty (approximately 30%). An invoice or a certificate from a museum or gallery may be required.

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