Chile: sanctions and trade risk

No elevated indicator

As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 4 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Chile.Lists last checked 2026-11-07 21:01 UTC.

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No elevated country indicator for Chile in the route rules Sanctioni uses. That is not a clearance: goods may still be export-controlled, and parties in Chile may still be on a list.

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On the sanctions lists

4 entries on the official lists name Chile — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.

List	Entries	Companies & organisations	Vessels	Aircraft
US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)	4	4	—	—

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Chile: logistics and trade

Raw material exporter / Pacific gateway

Chile (CL) extends as a narrow strip over approximately 4,300 kilometres along the Pacific coast of South America, from the Atacama Desert to Patagonia, and is a leading raw-material exporter and open Pacific gateway. As a member of the Pacific Alliance and CPTPP, and through bilateral FTAs (EFTA-Chile since 2004, EU-Chile), Chile offers broad market access. Imports are processed electronically through the SICEX single window with the DIN declaration at the Servicio Nacional de Aduanas; VAT (IVA) is 19 percent on the CIF value plus duty, with a general tariff of 6 percent (often 0 percent for FTA goods). The largest container port is San Antonio (approximately 1.8 million TEU; Puerto Exterior project worth USD 4.45 billion approved, Phase 1 capacity 1.5 million TEU, completion approx. 2036), followed by Valparaíso, Antofagasta and San Vicente. The air cargo hub is Santiago (SCL). Ruta 5 (Panamericana) is the main north–south corridor; Paso Los Libertadores connects Chile with Argentina. Copper ore, copper semi-finished products and lithium carbonate dominate exports; fresh fruit, salmon and wine complement the portfolio. Main trading partners are China, the USA, Japan and South Korea.

Capital: Santiago
Population: 20,150,948
Area: 756,700 km²
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Continent: South America
Region: South America / Pacific Alliance
Economic area: Pacific Alliance / CPTPP
Religions: Catholic, Protestant, Jehovah's Witnesses
Access to the sea: Yes

Transport modes Sea · Road · Air · Rail

Current situation: Puerto Exterior San Antonio (USD 4,45 bn) has been approved, the largest port infrastructure project in Chile; phase 1 with 1,5 million TEU capacity, completion approx. 2036. San Antonio 2024: around 1,8 million TEU; national container throughput over 4,47 million TEU. New e-commerce IVA rules apply since October 2025. No nationwide supply disruption verified. (As of 2026-07-29)
Seasonal conditions: Peak fruit export season from November to March creates reefer and port peaks. In winter, there are storm and snow risks in the Andes and Patagonia; the north has extreme drought in the Atacama.

Main seaports

Puerto San Antonio
Puerto San Antonio (CL SAI): Chile's largest container port, over 2M TEU in 2024. STI and DP World terminals, reefer fruit and copper, rail link to Santiago.
Bahia De Valparaiso
Valparaíso (CLVAP), Chile's second container port: ~8.4M tonnes in 2024, TPS up to 1.3M TEU. Exports of wine, fruit, copper and fish; strong reefer handling.
Talcahuano
Talcahuano (CLTAL) is a multipurpose port on Chile's Biobío coast: general and bulk cargo, vehicles, fishing, ASMAR shipyard and naval base.
Coronel
Coronel (CL CNL) near Concepción: forest products, cellulose, coal, containers (250,000 TEU). Four piers on the Gulf of Arauco. Alt: San Vicente, San Antonio.
Lirquen
DP World Lirquén (CLLQN) near Concepción: multipurpose Chilean port for forestry products, pulp and containers, record 6.2 Mt in 2025, rail-linked hinterland.
Iquique
Iquique (CL IQQ), Tarapacá: northern Chile container port for mining, Bolivian transit and the ZOFRI free zone. ITI terminal, around 370,000 TEU/year.

Main cargo airports

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International AirportSCL
SCL Santiago: Chile's main cargo airport, 409,824 t in 2024. LATAM Cargo 767 freighters, salmon and cherry exports, motorway to San Antonio and Valparaíso ports.

Road corridors

Route 5 / Panamericana (Arica - Puerto Montt)
Paso Los Libertadores (CL-AR, Santiago - Mendoza)
Route 68 Santiago - Valparaiso / San Antonio

Rail corridors

FEPASA freight railway, central Chile
Ferronor (north, mining)
Port hinterland rail links in the Andes

Main trade lanes

Chile - China (copper, lithium)
Chile - USA
Chile - EU
Chile - Japan / Korea
Intra-Latin America (AR, BR)

Customs and import

Customs authority Servicio Nacional de Aduanas (Aduana de Chile)Official website ↗

Import customs system: Electronic import processing via the SICEX single-window platform; DIN import declaration submitted to the Servicio Nacional de Aduanas. Import IVA 19 percent on CIF plus customs duty.
Export customs system: Exports via SICEX with the standard export document DUS (Documento Unico de Salida); controlled by the Servicio Nacional de Aduanas.
Import VAT: 19 percent IVA on CIF value plus customs duty; general customs rate 6 percent, often 0 percent under free trade agreements.
Proofs of origin and trade agreements: EFTA-Chile Agreement (in force since 1.12.2004): preferential proof via EUR.1 movement certificate or origin declaration on the invoice; self-declaration possible.
Restricted and prohibited goods: Weapons, ammunition and dual-use goods fall under the Direccion General de Movilizacion Nacional; agricultural and food controls via SAG, health goods via ISP.

Typical import documents

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Bill of lading or air waybill (B/L or AWB)
DIN import declaration
Proof of origin for preference

Typical export documents

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Standard export document DUS
Bill of lading or air waybill
Proof of origin EUR.1 or origin declaration
SAG or ISP certificates as needed

Logistics conditions

Customs complexity: Medium
Customs delays: Low to medium
Port congestion: Medium
Dangerous goods relevance: Medium to high
E-commerce relevance: Medium to high

Trade

Top import partners

China United States Brazil Argentina Germany

Top export partners

China United States Japan South Korea Brazil

Top import goods

Mineral fuels
Machinery
Vehicles
electronic devices
Plastics

Top export goods

Copper ores
Semi-finished copper products
Lithium carbonate
Fish
Agricultural products

Typical cargo

Copper ores and semi-finished copper products
Lithium carbonate
Fresh fruit (reefer)
Fish and salmon
Wine
Machinery and vehicles (imports)

Upcoming public holidays

Immaculate ConceptionTue, 8 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
New Year's DayFri, 1 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
Good FridayFri, 26 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
Holy SaturdaySat, 27 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
Labour DaySat, 1 May 2027 · businesses closed
Day of Naval GloriesFri, 21 May 2027 · businesses closed
National Day of Indigenous PeoplesMon, 21 Jun 2027 · businesses closed

Latest logistics news

Switzerland and 18 Partners Aim to Better Secure Supply Chains19 Jul 2026
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Logistics questions

Which authority is responsible for customs in Chile?

The Servicio Nacional de Aduanas (Aduana de Chile) is responsible. It handles imports and exports and works closely with the tax authority SII and the inspection bodies SAG (agriculture) and ISP (health).

Which system is used for imports and exports?

Chile uses the SICEX (Sistema Integrado de Comercio Exterior) electronic single window. Imports are processed with the DIN import declaration, and exports with the standard export document DUS (Documento Unico de Salida).

What is the import VAT (IVA) rate?

Chile's value added tax IVA is 19 percent and is levied on the CIF value plus the calculated customs duty. The general customs rate is 6 percent.

What customs rates apply to imports?

The general customs rate is 6 percent on the CIF value. Thanks to Chile's numerous free trade agreements, the rate falls to 0 percent for many originating goods, provided a valid proof of origin is available.

Do Swiss exporters benefit from a free trade agreement?

Yes. The EFTA-Chile Agreement has been in force since 1 December 2004. Preferential proof is provided by an EUR.1 movement certificate or an origin declaration on the invoice; self-declaration is possible.

Which are the most important ports and airports?

The most important container port is San Antonio, with around 1,8 million TEU (2024) and over half of container traffic, followed by Valparaiso. The central air cargo hub is Santiago, Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL).

Which goods are subject to import or export controls?

The Direccion General de Movilizacion Nacional controls weapons, ammunition and dual-use goods via an exporter register. SAG checks agricultural and food imports, and ISP checks health and pharmaceutical goods.

Which logistics risks should be considered?

Chile is stable and well developed, but lies in an earthquake and tsunami zone along the Pacific coast. The long distances and the fruit export peak season from November to March can at times strain reefer capacity and ports.

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