📦 Shipping to Chilecosts, times and pallet shipments
With SpedizioneComoda.com, you can send parcels, documents and pallets from Italy to Chile easily, quickly and with tracking. Enter the weight and dimensions into the calculator, compare the best couriers and book online in just a few minutes.
Fast and secure delivery to ChileSupport for customs documentsiReal assistance before and after dispatch
With SpedizioneComoda.com, you can send parcels to Chile hassle-free. Chile is outside the EU but has had a free trade agreement with the European Union since 2003 (updated in 2023 as a ‘new-generation’ agreement) which eliminates or reduces customs duties on many European products. The Chilean customs service (Servicio Nacional de Aduanas) is one of the most efficient in South America.
Real assistance and customs support
We’ll guide you through the process of completing customs documents. Thanks to the EU–Chile agreement, many Italian products can enter Chile duty-free provided the correct declaration of origin is submitted.
Full tracking
Track your shipment until delivery. With the tracking number the status of your shipment is just a click away.
Home collection
Available for most services. If not, it will be specified to you during the quotation phase, either online or by phone or chat.
Shipping TipsComfortable: Chile has one of the most efficient and transparent customs systems in South America. Under the EU–Chile agreement, updated in 2023, many European products enter Chile duty-free. Always include the EU declaration of origin on the invoice to benefit from preferential tariffs.
📦 How much does it cost to ship at Chile?
The cost depends on actual and volumetric weight, size, destination city, chosen service and applicable customs duties.
DHL – Top choice for Chile: main hub in Santiago (SCL), covering all 16 regions.
FedEx– Ideal for business shipments and urgent commercial samples to Santiago and other major cities.
UPS – A good alternative for Santiago, Valparaíso, Concepción and the main urban centres.
TNT – Option for bulky goods and non-urgent deliveries to major cities.
⏱️ Delivery timesat Chile
Shipments from Italy to Chile are by air (~11,500 km), with the main hub at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago.
DHL / UPS / FedEx Express: 3-5 DAYS working
Economy: 8–14 days working
📍 Indicative examples
Milan → Concepción: 4–6 days (express)
Milan → Santiago: 3–5 days (express)
Rome → Valparaíso: 4–6 days (express)
⚠️ Allow 1–3 days for customs checks. Chile is a country stretching 4,300 km from north to south: for Patagonia (Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales), Chilean French Polynesia (Easter Island/Rapa Nui) and the far southern regions, please allow an additional 5–10 days for final delivery.
📄 Documents and customs for shipping at Chile
Chile is outside the EU: all consignments pass through the Servicio Nacional de Aduanas. Chilean customs are very efficient and transparent. Required documents:
commercial invoice or proforma
detailed description of the goods (NO “gift”)
free export declaration
EORI for corporate shipments
sender's identity document (required by some couriers)
Customs duties and VAT Egyptian
Thanks to the EU–Chile Free Trade Agreement (in force since 2003, updated in 2023), many products of European origin enter Chile duty-free or at reduced rates. Chilean VAT is 19%. The de minimis threshold for personal use is 30 USD — which is very low: virtually all consignments are subject to VAT, although customs duties may be waived under the EU–Chile agreement.
💡 Shipping BoardComfortableAlways use precise descriptions: “Men's cotton T-shirt - 2 pieces - value EUR 45 - made in Italy” instead of “clothes” or “gift”.
🚫 Prohibited or restricted products
Narcotics and drugs
Weapons, ammunition and explosives
Pornographic material
Plants, fruit and fresh agricultural produce without SAG (strict biosecurity) certification
Products of animal origin without health certification
Prescription-only medicines without ISP documentation
💡 Biosecurity: Chile is one of the countries with the strictest phytosanitary regulations in the world (SAG — Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero). Never send fruit, vegetables, seeds, plants or soil. Chile’s biosecurity standards are comparable to those of Australia.
🍷 Alcoholic drinks: Chile is one of the world’s leading wine-producing countries — the import of wine for personal consumption is permitted within the specified limits.
⚠️ Holidays and delays in Chile
1 JANUARY – Año Nuevo – New Year’s Day (closing)
MARCH / APRIL – Holy Week (Good Friday + Holy Saturday) ⚠️ (2 public holidays)
1 MAY – Labour Day – Festa del Lavoro (closing)
21 MAY – The Naval Battle of Iquique – Naval Glories Day (closing)
20 JUNE – National Day of Indigenous Peoples (closing)
29 JUNE – St Peter and St Paul (partial closure)
16 JULY – Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Patron Saint of Chile) (partial closure)
15 AUGUST – The Assumption of the Virgin (closing)
18–19 SEPTEMBER – National Holidays – ⚠️ Chile comes to a standstill for 2+ days
20 SEPTEMBER – Army Glory Day (closing)
12 OCTOBER – Indigenous Peoples’ Day (partial closure)
31 OCTOBER – The Protestant Reformation (partial closure)
1 NOVEMBER – All Saints’ Day (partial closure)
8 DECEMBER – Inmaculada Concepción (closing)
25 DECEMBER – Navidad – Christmas ⚠️ closure
1 JANUARY – Año Nuevo – New Year’s Day (closing)
MARCH / APRIL – Holy Week (Good Friday + Holy Saturday) ⚠️ (2 public holidays)
1 MAY – Labour Day – Festa del Lavoro (closing)
21 MAY – The Naval Battle of Iquique – Naval Glories Day (closing)
20 JUNE – National Day of Indigenous Peoples (closing)
29 JUNE – St Peter and St Paul (partial closure)
16 JULY – Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Patron Saint of Chile) (partial closure)
15 AUGUST – The Assumption of the Virgin (closing)
18–19 SEPTEMBER – National Holidays – ⚠️ Chile comes to a standstill for 2+ days
20 SEPTEMBER – Army Glory Day (closing)
12 OCTOBER – Indigenous Peoples’ Day (partial closure)
31 OCTOBER – The Protestant Reformation (partial closure)
1 NOVEMBER – All Saints’ Day (partial closure)
8 DECEMBER – Inmaculada Concepción (closing)
25 DECEMBER – Navidad – Christmas ⚠️ closure
⚠️ The National Holidays (18–19 September) are Chile’s most important national holidays. The country comes to a complete standstill and many Chileans travel to rural areas to celebrate. For urgent deliveries during this period, please plan at least two weeks in advance.
📍 Shipping to all cityof Chile
Main cities:
Santiago (Metro) — capital and main logistics hub (population: 7 million)
Valparaíso — South America’s main Pacific port, UNESCO
Concepción (Biobío) — second industrial hub
La Serena and Coquimbo — a hub in the north of central Chile
Antofagasta — Northern mining hub (copper)
Puerto Montt
Punta Arenas (Patagonia)
Iquique, Arica
Punta Arenas is the southernmost city in the world with regular commercial flights.
For the’Easter Island (Rapa Nui) — Chilean territory in the Pacific — international couriers only deliver via Santiago on a domestic flight: allow an extra 5–10 days.
🏷️ Correct address in Chile
The Chilean postcode consists of 7 digits in the format NNNNNNN (without a hyphen).
Format for international shipping:
First name Last name
[Avenida/Calle/Pasaje]
[Street name] [Number]
[Municipality (Comuna)] – [Town]
CHILE
Tel: +56 [number]
📍 Example:
Alejandro Morales
1234 Av. Providencia
Dept. 501
Providencia – Santiago
CHILE
Tel: +56 2 2345 6789
💡 Local councils:
7-digit postcode (e.g. 7500000 for Providencia, Santiago — the system is still being finalised)
Always include the municipality (Comuna) — this is essential in Chile. Santiago is divided into dozens of municipalities (Providencia, Las Condes, Miraflores, Vitacura, etc.)
International dialling code: +56. Santiago landline: +56 2. Mobile: +56 9 xxxx xxxx
House numbers in Chile can be very long — always include the full number
Chile is a country in South America stretching 4,300 km from north to south (the longest in the world in this direction) with a population of around 19 million. Its capital is Santiago. Official language: Spanish. Currency: Chilean peso (CLP). It has the most developed economy in Latin America in terms of GDP per capita and is one of the world’s leading exporters of copper. It boasts the highest density of astronomical observatories in the world, thanks to the crystal-clear skies of the Atacama Desert. UNESCO World Heritage Sites include: the churches of Chiloé, Valparaíso, the sites on Easter Island (Rapa Nui) and the Qhapaq Ñan.
🇮🇹 Ties with Italy and Italians:
The Italian community in Chile is one of the oldest in South America: the first waves of migrants arrived from Liguria, Veneto and Basilicata between the late 19th century and the 1950s
Common Italian surnames in Chile: Masino, Bianchi, Ferrari, Rossi, Anfossi — the Fifth Region (Valparaíso) was the main region of arrival for Italian immigrants
The EU–Chile Free Trade Agreement (2003, updated in 2023) facilitates the export of Italian products at zero or reduced duty rates
Chile is one of South America’s leading markets for Italian machinery, automotive products and high-quality foodstuffs
Chilean wine is among the most widely imported in Italy — Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère are famous throughout Europe
How much does it cost to send a parcel to Chile from Italy?
Use the quote calculator with DHL, UPS, FedEx and TNT.
How long does it take?
3–5 days for express delivery, 8–14 days for economy delivery. Chilean customs are efficient: with the correct documentation, allow an extra 1–2 days.
Does Chile benefit from the EU-Chile agreement on reduced tariffs?
Yes. The EU–Chile Free Trade Agreement (updated in 2023) provides for zero or reduced tariffs on many European products. Please include the EU declaration of origin on the invoice.
Can I send a parcel to Easter Island (Rapa Nui)?
Yes, but deliveries are made via Santiago on an additional local flight. Please allow an extra 5–10 days on top of the usual delivery times. Please contact us to check whether this is feasible.
Are Chilean customs strict when it comes to biosecurity?
Yes, it’s similar to Australia. Never send fruit, vegetables, seeds, plants or soil — they will be confiscated and destroyed.
Can I send a pallet to Chile?
Yes. See the price table or contact us for a customised quote.
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