DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Passport
• Work
Visa (application is acceptable for clearance)
• Inventory (each liftvan in shipment must have separate inventory for clearance)

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

• CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
• Returning Chileans and anyone coming to work in Chile are exempt from duties on their household goods and personal effects

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

• Sporting guns (owner must obtain carrying permit at the Weapons Control Bureau)
• Alcohol and tobacco products
• New furniture is dutiable (invoices required)
• Caviar, pearls, synthetic furs, uncut precious, semi-precious or synthetic stones (only for personal use)

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Firearms
and weapons of non-sporting nature (consult with destination agent)
• Drugs (unless for medical purposes)
• Pornographic material

MOTOR VEHICLES

• Returning Chileans can import one new or used automobile, but have to pay full import duties, which are approximately 34% of the vehicles value. Chilean Customs keeps a list with all possible vehicles and their value for every year/model.  Absolutely NO used motorcycles are allowed to be imported
• Foreigners can only import brand new vehicles, and pay full import duties as noted above
• Diplomats, foreign diplomatic personnel or returning Chilean diplomats are exempted of paying duties when importing one vehicle

PETS

• Dogs and cats must arrive with a valid International Health Certificate.  Please check with destination agent regarding other pets

NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.