Optimizing Shipping to Chile from Canada
Trade between Canada and Chile continues to expand. The Canada–Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) and the CPTPP provide overlapping advantages, enabling companies to choose the most favourable rules of origin. Businesses rely on low-cost, reliable options for shipping to Chile from Canada.
Jet Worldwide also supports high-volume parcel flows to Chile from the USA—ideal for North American distributors reaching Chilean buyers.
- Air freight: fastest door-to-door solutions
- Ocean freight: best for containerized and larger commercial orders (LCL/FCL)
- Global couriers: FedEx, DHL, UPS and partners
- Postal services: usually best for personal items under 2 kg
Guide for Shipping to Chile from Canada
- Chilean customs process, duty and VAT
- Best modes: air vs ocean (when to use each)
- Courier vs postal options for packages
- CCFTA and CPTPP duty-relief opportunities and rules of origin
- Information needed for a Chile quote
Disclaimer: The information in this post is for general guidance only.
What is the cheapest way to ship to Chile?
For small personal shipments, Canada Post (surface) is typically the lowest-cost option. For heavier or commercial shipments, compare economy air courier and LCL ocean freight.
Chile Shipping Price Estimator from Canada (CAD, 5–30 kg)
Enter dimensions and weight to estimate costs to Chile from Canada. Estimates give a general range only; actual charges depend on carrier discounts, fuel surcharge, delivery address, shipment size and other factors.
Chargeable weight = max(actual, volumetric). Volumetric (kg) = L × W × H (cm) ÷ 5000.
Carrier Options & Customs Information
Canada Post → Chile (Correos Chile): Ideal for personal parcels under 2 kg. Delivery via Correos Chile.
FedEx / UPS / DHL: Priority and economy air options for commercial parcels; door-to-door and time-definite services.
Import Duties & VAT in Chile
- Duty typically ~6% on the CIF value (goods + insurance + freight).
- VAT is generally 19% and applies to (CIF + duty).
- Duty-free ≠ tax-free: CCFTA/CPTPP can remove duty where eligible, but VAT still applies.
Export Declaration (CERS)
Shipments from Canada valued at CA$2,000+ or controlled goods require a Canadian export declaration via CERS (formerly B13A). Learn more.
Incoterms & Who Pays Import Fees
Courier shipments often align to DDP/DDU-style options. With DDP, the shipper pays duties/taxes on behalf of the consignee; with DDU, the consignee pays at destination. See Incoterms explained.
CCFTA / CPTPP: Preferential Duty Relief
Canada and Chile are party to both the CCFTA and CPTPP. Where rules of origin are met, many goods qualify for reduced or zero duty. Include origin data on the commercial invoice (or a certification). Only one agreement can apply per import.
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FAQs: Shipping to Chile from Canada
- What is the average transit time? Postal air shipments usually deliver within ~2 weeks. Courier transit times average 3–5 business days. Door-to-door ocean (LCL/FCL) typically 4–8 weeks depending on routing and consolidation.
- How do I calculate chargeable weight? For courier, use the greater of actual and volumetric (L × W × H ÷ 5000). The calculator above does this automatically.
- Are the calculator prices final? No—the figures provide an indicative range. Actual rates vary by carrier discounts, fuel and other surcharges, service type and shipment dimensions.
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