Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to Chile

Reviewed October 2, 2026.

To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into Chile: import duty is calculated on the CIF value. Import IVA is 19%. Chile has a trade agreement with China (China–Chile FTA), so many goods enter at reduced or zero duty with a certificate of origin. Key conformity requirement: SEC. Machines must be configured for the local grid: 220/380 V, 50 Hz.

Duty basis
CIF
Import tax
IVA 19%
Trade agreement with China
China–Chile FTA
Conformity
SEC
Grid
220/380 V, 50 Hz

What we handle for buyers in Chile

  • Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
  • Certificate of origin under the China–Chile FTA, so you can claim the preferential duty
  • Documents the factory must provide for SEC
  • Electrical configuration for 220/380 V, 50 Hz on machines
  • Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
  • Export crating, shipping and documents to Chile
Does Chile have a free trade agreement with China?

Yes: China–Chile FTA. Many goods enter at reduced or zero duty if they travel with a valid certificate of origin, which we request from the factory with the export documents.

What voltage and frequency do machines need in Chile?

The grid in Chile is 220/380 V at 50 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.

Do I need a certificate to import machinery into Chile?

The key requirement is SEC. We make sure the factory provides the documents it needs before shipping.

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