Customs Duties or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... and taxes will be pending and need to be cleared while importing goods into Chile whether by a private individual or a commercial entity.
The valuation method is CIF.
Below table provide the Duty and Sales taxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... for Chile:
| Average Duty Rate | Sales Tax(GST) | Threshold on goods |
|---|---|---|
| 6% | 19% VAT= VAT%(CIF + Duty). No Threshold on VAT | Classification and Duty are exempted if FOB is less than US$30. |
Duty Rates
The average duty rate is 6%.
The U.S. and Chile entered into the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA), effective January 1, 2004. Under the free trade agreement, U.S. exports to Chile enter duty-free if they meet the rule of origin for a given product as established in the Agreement.For more information, see the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement in the FTA section
For ‘non originating’ goods, the Chilean tariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate is 6% of the CIF (cost, insurance, and freight) value. See the table below for Chilean tariffs (percent ad valorem) on textile and apparel products that do not meet the U.S.-Chile FTA Rules of Origin.
- Classification charge = 1% (CIF) If FOB is greater than US$30.
- Luxury taxA fee imposed by a government on personal or corporate incom... = 15% and 50% (CIF value + duty) On products like Luxury cars, Jewels, and fireworks respectively
- Excise duty on Alcohol = 13%, 15% and 27% (CIF + duty)