Import Rules, Regulations, Policies & Procedures To Import Japan Used Cars In Chile
Check all the key points related to import rules, regulations, policies, documentations, duties and taxes, inspections, restrictions, shipping ports, etc. which you should keep in mind while importing Used Cars from Japan to Chile
Year Restriction
Max. 5 Years Old
Destination Port
Arica, Iquique, Valparaiso
Time of Shipment
RoRo (24-34 Days)
Vessel Schedule
RoRo (Monthly)
Shipping Line
The Keihin Co., Ltd.
Inspection
No Inspection Required
Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Chile
Left/Right Hand Drive
Both Left and Right Hand Drive vehicles allowed to imported in the country. Mainly left-hand drive vehicles imported.
Inspection
Inspection not needed for importing a vehicle in Chile. It might be needed for re-exporting.
Age Restriction
The import regulation states that vehicles should not be more than 5 years from manufacture date.
Used Cars Import Documentation in Chile
- Bill of Lading
- Proforma invoice
- Export certificate
- Valid vehicle title and registration
- Proof of insurance, including the amount of premium paid
- A notarized description of the vehicle
- To import a vehicle in Chile the importer must be of chilean nationality, having remained abroad for over one year without dissolution of continuity. The duties to be paid vary according to the capacity of the motor (in cc). Two additional surcharges are imposed on automobiles, including locally assembled vehicles and single unit imports:
- The engine size tax applied to vehicles with engines of over 1500 cc; and
- An 85percent luxury tax charged on the CIF value in excess of $16,818.03. Under the US/Chile FTA the corresponding tax rate is 63.75percent on a minimum value of US$19,318.03 for each qualified vehicle as of January 1, 2004, but will be reduced progressively.
Import Documents
Commercial Invoices must accompany all non document shipments. Invoices must be numbered, printed on company letterhead with an itemized list of contents, true FOB value of goods, signed and stamped by the shipper.
Proforma invoices are acceptable as exceptions by Chilean Customs as valid documents for clearance.
Consignees Tax Identification Number (RUT) is required for shipments entering Chile and must be included on the Air Waybill and Commercial Invoice for all non-document shipments. If the RUT number is not included, additional clearance delays may occur.
Import Licenses all imports require a license, but, according to legislation governing the Central Bank since 1990, import licenses are granted as a routine procedure for nearly all goods. Licensing requirements maintained largely as a statistical gathering mechanism, not as a control. More rigorous licensing procedures apply for pharmaceuticals and weapons.
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Customs Valuation
Chilean customs valuation uses the normal value of merchandise, without special discounts, plus freight and insurance (CIF). Used goods valued by the customs service according to the current new value of similar merchandise, discounting 10percent per year of use, up to a 70percent discount.”]
The importation of following commodities prohibited in Chile
- The importation of used passenger and cargo transport vehicle prohibited.
- Non-FTA qualified vehicle governed by the regulation.
- Dangerous Goods as defined by IATA (Intl. Air Transport Association).
- Used tires and used motorcycles.