Is VAT or GST charged on imports into Chile?

IVA 19%. Applied to imports plus customs duty (typically 6% MFN; 0% for FTA partners — Chile has one of the world's widest FTA networks). Plus Specific Tax on luxuries (vehicles, alcohol, tobacco).

Who is the customs authority in Chile?

Servicio Nacional de Aduanas — https://www.aduana.cl/.

What categories of goods are restricted from importing into Chile?

Restricted categories include: Firearms (Carabineros permit); Pharmaceuticals (ISP permit); Pets (SAG veterinary cert); Plants/seeds (SAG phytosanitary); Cultural property over 50 years.

What is prohibited from importing into Chile?

Prohibited categories include: Narcotics; Counterfeit goods; CITES-listed species; Used clothing for resale (commercial); Pornographic material involving minors.

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Q: What is Chile's de minimis import threshold?

USD 30. Personal-import parcels under USD 30 duty-free; above attracts 6% customs duty + 19% IVA. Chile has bilateral FTAs with US, EU, China, etc.; preferential rates for qualifying goods.

CUSTOMS AUTHORITYServicio Nacional de Aduanas

STANDARD VAT19%

DE MINIMIS (USD)US$30

De Minimis Threshold

THRESHOLD (USD)

US$30

LOCAL CURRENCY

30 USD

Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.

Personal-import parcels under USD 30 duty-free; above attracts 6% customs duty + 19% IVA. Chile has bilateral FTAs with US, EU, China, etc.; preferential rates for qualifying goods.

As of: 2023-01-01

VAT / GST on Imports

19%

STANDARD VAT / GST RATE

Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.

Required Documentation

#	Document
01	DUS (Declaración Única de Salida) for departures over USD 1,000
02	Tarjeta Única de Ingreso (TUI) on arrival
03	SAG declaration card
04	ISP permit for prescription medications above 90 days

Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →

Restricted Import Categories

⚠Firearms (Carabineros permit)
⚠Pharmaceuticals (ISP permit)
⚠Pets (SAG veterinary cert)
⚠Plants/seeds (SAG phytosanitary)
⚠Cultural property over 50 years

Prohibited Import Categories

✗Narcotics
✗Counterfeit goods
✗CITES-listed species
✗Used clothing for resale (commercial)
✗Pornographic material involving minors

Special Notes

01SAG (Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero) screens every arriving traveler's bag for plant/animal products — biosecurity is taken very seriously.
02Chile maintains FTAs with 64+ economies; Certificate of Origin clears preferential duty.
03EasyTax electronic VAT-refund kiosk available at SCL departure.