Chile
Chile Customs Information – Hercules Worldwide
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Visa
- Work contract
- Power of attorney
- Inventory list; each lift van requires a separate inventory for clearance.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- MUST BE IN CHILE AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLERANCE
- Returning Chilean citizens and those coming to work, are exempt from duties on household goods and personal belongings
RESTRICTED ITEMS/DUTIABLE
- Sporting guns require a carrying permit from the Weapons Control Bureau
- Tobacco products and alcohol
- New furniture subject to duties
- Importation of pearls, caviar, synthetic furs, semi-precious, uncut precious or synthetic stones for personal use only
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Weapons and firearms
- Drugs, excluding those for medical purposes
- Pornographic material
MOTOR VEHICLES
- High duties apply, and are based on vehicle’s model, make, year, engine’s cubic capacity, transmission type, extras and purchase value
- To import used vehicles must be a returning Chilean or a duty exempt person
- Requires an original invoice of purchase
PETS
- Require a health certificate and appropriate vaccinations
**NOTE- all customs regulations and procedures are subject to change at any time. The above customs information is provided as a brief summary of Chile customs regulations and applies only to household goods shipments, and is for your general guidance. Hercules Worldwide is not liable for any damage, delays, duties, costs, taxes or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance, omissions or errors. Always check full requirements and restrictions with the local embassy or consulate. **
