How to Ship to Chile from the US
Chile is one of Latin America's most stable and open economies, and it has a free trade agreement with the US. This makes Chile one of the easier Latin American destinations for US shippers — many US goods enter duty-free or at reduced tariffs under the US-Chile FTA. Chilean ecommerce is growing rapidly, with demand for electronics, fashion, and specialty products.
Chile's VAT (IVA) is 19% and applies to most imports. However, the US-Chile FTA eliminates most tariffs on qualifying US-origin goods, so VAT may be the main import cost. The de minimis for gifts is $30 USD; commercial imports above $30 USD face Chilean customs processing. Correos de Chile (Chile Post) handles USPS final-mile delivery.
Typical 1 lb cost
$22-$42 USD
Typical transit
6-14 business days
Carrier Options to Chile
USPS Priority Mail International
8-14 business days. Final delivery by Correos de Chile. Good value for packages under 2 lbs.
DHL Express Worldwide
3-5 business days. Strong Latin America network. Best for reliable transit.
FedEx International Priority
3-5 business days. Reliable to Santiago and major Chilean cities.
UPS Worldwide Expedited
4-6 business days. Good for commercial and B2B shipments.
Customs Forms Required
CN22 for items under $400 USD. CN23 + commercial invoice for items over $400. Certificate of origin helpful for claiming US-Chile FTA duty rates.
Commonly Prohibited Items
- ✕Firearms and weapons without Chilean authorization
- ✕Narcotics and controlled substances
- ✕Counterfeit goods
- ✕Fresh fruit, vegetables, and soil without phytosanitary certificates (strict agricultural controls)
- ✕Certain food products without SAG (Agricultural and Livestock Service) approval
- ✕Live animals without CITES documentation
Chile-Specific Shipping Tips
- 💡 US-Chile FTA eliminates most tariffs on US-origin goods — include a certificate of origin to claim 0% duty
- 💡 Chile has strict agricultural import controls — never ship fresh fruit, soil, or live plants without proper certificates
- 💡 Chilean postal codes are 7 digits (e.g., 8320000 for Las Condes, Santiago)
- 💡 DHL and FedEx are fastest and most reliable for Chile
- 💡 VAT (19%) applies to most commercial imports even with FTA duty reduction
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