[2025] Guides on Shipping to Chile - Air, Express & Sea Freight

Do you buy from Chinese suppliers and need a freight forwarder to ship to Chile?  Look no further. Our experienced guide and tips for shipping to Chile will ease your journey. As a freight forwarder rooted in China-Chile logistics for over 10 years, we believe our tailored shipping solutions can provide you with a hassle-free shipment!

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There are three main shipping options available to you: air, express and sea freight:

Efficient Air Freight Solutions for Shipping to Chile

• Route: Shipping to Chile

• Transit time: Approximately 3-10 days

• Service types: Airport-to-airport, airport-to-door, door-to-airport, door-to-door transportation services from China to Chile.

• Chinese airports: Major airports such as Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, etc.

If you have enough shipping budget and your goods needs urgent delivery from China to Chile,  air freight to Chile is a perfect option for your shipment.

Air freight ensures a high level of security. This is precisely why most people prefer air freight when transporting high-value products from China to Chile.

However, it is important to note that many products are rejected by airlines, either as dangerous goods or goods that are too large to fit on the cargo plane.

As a trusted partner, we take care of your air shipments from pick-up to delivery to the destination, our experts will follow your shipment the whole process to guide you and offer help if needed. If you're searching for air freight services from China to Chile, consult JIKE right now. We're here to ensure your cargo takes flight seamlessly and efficiently.

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Express Service from China to Chile

For smaller or urgent shipments like samples, we can ship from China to Chile by Couier Express. Express shipments via DHL, FedEx or UPS usually take around 5-10 working days (with DHL usually being slightly faster than the other two). 

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Cost-effective Sea Freight Solutions for Shipping to Chile

• Route: Shipping to Chile

• Transit time: Approximately 31-55 days

• Service types: Port-to-port, port-to-door, door-to-port, door-to-door transportation services from China to Chile.

• Shipping types: LCL Shipping & FCL Shipping

• Chinese ports: Major ports such as Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Qingdao, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Xiamen, Hong Kong, etc.

For larger shipments from China to Chile, sea freight shipping would generally be the most cost-effective shipping method. Jike has special ocean freight shipping routes from China to Chile that include customs clearance and delivery to your designated address in Chile - this can be your own residential or business address or even your warehouse partner in Chile. This means that you do not have to hire a customs agent or truck company in Chile.

Sea freight is an alternative for individuals and businesses looking to minimize their shipping costs when importing from China to Chile. Undoubtedly, shipping by sea freight takes longer than air shipping to Chile but if you plan your shipment in advance to account for the longer shipping time, shipping by sea freight can significantly reduce your shipping costs when importing from China to Chile.

Sea freight is typically shipped on container ships and sometimes bulk or roll-on/roll-off ships. The defining characteristics of sea freight are its low costs and ability to move large quantities of goods, making it ideal for bulk quantity or overweight shipments. Importantly, almost all types of cargo can be transported by sea freight (even items classified as hazardous by airlines).

If you are considering ocean freight to Chile, we're prepared to provide you with a one-stop solution. With our experience in shipping to Chile, we're equipped to manage the complexities of ocean freight logistics, ensuring your cargo's journey to Chile is seamless. Contact us for further information. 

FCL and LCL Shipping to Chile

When shipping to Chile, understanding the distinctions between Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) shipping options can greatly impact your logistics strategy.

• FCL Shipping

Opting for FCL shipping entails reserving an entire shipping container exclusively for your cargo. This approach offers several benefits when shipping to Chile. With FCL, you enjoy all the container space for your products, reducing the risk of damage becuase of shared container space. This method is especially advantageous for larger shipments or when cargo needs to remain segregated.

Typically, we offer FCL shipments in 20ft containers and 40ft containers (20GP, 40GP, and 40HQ).

• LCL Shipping

LCL shipping, on the other hand, is suitable for businesses with smaller cargo quantities like less than 12cbm. In this case, your goods share a container with other shipments heading to the same destination, optimizing space and cost. LCL is a cost-effective option when shipping to Chile with a limited cargo volume.

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Overview of taxes and fees in Chile

Whether you are an individual or a business entity importing goods to Chile, you should pay import duties and taxes. All import duties and taxes are calculated on the value of the shipment, i.e., the CIF (Cost+Insurance+Freight) price. At the same time, imported shipment are also subject to sales tax. Certain goods are subject to a luxury goods tax and certain goods are subject to a beverage tax.

[Tariffs] In Chile, the average tariff rate is 6%. As a general rule in Chile, all imported products are subject to customs duties and taxes.

[VAT] VAT = standard VAT rate of 19% x (CIF price + customs duty).

[Starting point] Imported goods whose FOB price does not exceed US$30 are exempt from customs duties and grades, but are subject to VAT.

[Others] Tier fee : If the FOB price of an imported product is over $30, a tier fee will be charged at a rate of 1% of the CIF price. Luxury goods tax: 15% of the sum of the CIF price and customs duty, such as jewelry; 50% luxury goods tax on fireworks. Beverage tax: Alcoholic beverages are taxed at a rate of 13%, 15% or 27% of the sum of the CIF price and customs duty.

How much do you need to pay for customs duty and tax? This is where freight forwarding services make economic sense, as they handle the clearance and use their knowledge to calculate the imports costs and secure the most advantageous deals for your shipping needs.

When shipping goods from China to Chile, choosing the right freight forwarding partner like Jike can make a significant impact on the success of your business. Not only can you save on costs, but you also save time and the hassle of understanding the various regulations and required documentation.

Jike will manage the entire process for you. Due to the tighter global trade environment in today's world, customs clearance for shipments from China to Chile can sometimes be more difficult than usual - so it would be ideal to have a freight forwarder like Jike who can take care of the entire shipping and customs clearance process for you

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Restricted Items: What cannot be shipped to Chile?

When shipping to Chile, it's essential to be aware of the restricted or prohibited items due to legal, safety, and regulatory reasons. Understanding these restrictions is crucial for a smooth and compliant shipping process to Chile.

Please bear in mind that this list can change due to the frequent revisions in regulations and laws concerning prohibited imports. Therefore, check with your freight forwarder for any updated information.

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Why do you need a freight forwarder ？

When buying from and shipping from China to Chile, most Chinese factories, manufacturers and suppliers on Alibaba and other similar platforms will require you to have an international freight forwarder before taking your order

Many Chinese factories/suppliers will first ask you if you have a freight forwarder to help you ship from China to Chile and the address of your freight forwarder's warehouse in China before they schedule your order. From there, your Chinese freight forwarder will consolidate your goods and ship them to Chile. Since most factories in China operate on an EXW basis, they will need you to find your own international freight forwarder to handle your shipments from China to Chile.

Jike, therefore, becomes your international freight forwarder and helps you ship from China to Chile. We offer you a warehouse address in Guangdong Province - the logistics and import-export hub of China with access to most shipping routes from China at the lowest shipping costs. As a result, Jike has become the preferred international freight forwarder for countless companies and individuals in Chile who search and ship to China.

Jike China's warehouse is strategically located in the manufacturing and logistics center of China in Shenzhen, Guangdong (near Hong Kong).

Our facilities offer all standard warehousing logistics services, including loading, unloading, packing, stacking, and temporary storage.

Whatever goods you buy from China: clothing, car accessories, fashion products, electronics, gadgets, tools, phone cases, chargers and other phone accessories, toys, robotic toys, pet supplies, medical supplies, home decoration products, furniture, etc., Jike can act as your Chinese and Chilien freight forwarders and help you ship from China to Chile by air, express and sea, depending on your specific shipping requirements.

When shipping from China to Chile via Jike, you will enjoy a whole range of the best shipping options at the best prices for air, express and ocean shipping.

While you can indeed find amazing bargains when you shop from factories and suppliers on Alibaba.com and other China-based websites, Jike makes sure that when you ship from China to Chile, you can also minimize your international shipping costs in the smartest and most cost-effective way, whether by air, express or sea.

As a professional freight forwarding service provider based in China, we can offer you such preferential rates for shipping from China to Chile due to our high shipping volume and established relationships with shipowners and airlines. Based on the specific details of your shipment such as weight, dimensions, volume and type of products, we will advise you on the smartest and most economical way to manage shipping from China to Chile.

Ability to ship oversized pallets, cartons and parcels from China to Chile door-to-door

Many shipping companies tend to refuse oversized pallets and packages in door-to-door ocean and air transportation. This is because it requires special handling, which is a problem for many individuals and companies who want to import oversized goods from China to Chile, as these goods cannot be broken down into smaller packages.

Jike helps you get around this problem when shipping oversized pallets and boxes by working with a variety of local, Chilean-based transportation and delivery companies that can handle the delivery of oversized pallets and boxes to your address in Chile. This is usually done by trucks and lorries built to handle such goods. No matter how oversized your goods are, Jike can ship them door-to-door from China to Chile. 

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