Doing a steel project in Chile

Chile is in South America. The capital is Santiago. Local currency: Chilean peso (CLP).

Vietnam and Chile are both parties to VCFTA, CPTPP, so steel structures made in Vietnam can qualify for preferential tariffs under the rules of origin.

Victor Dang, Global Sales Director of World Steel Group, is the direct contact for projects in Chile, from first drawings to fabrication, packing, shipping and documents.

Key facts

Country facts

Sources: ISO 3166 and public reference data (world-countries, Natural Earth). Population, GDP and ports are shown only when added with a source.

Official name: Republic of Chile
Capital: Santiago
Region: South America
Area: 756,102 km²
Currency: Chilean peso (CLP)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +56
Internet domain: .cl
Sea access: Coastal country
Neighbouring countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Peru

Trade with Vietnam

Trade between Vietnam and Chile

Agreements that can lower import duty on steel structures from Vietnam to Chile.

VCFTA

Vietnam–Chile Free Trade Agreement

In force since 2014

Certificate of origin Form VC

CPTPP

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

In force since 2019

Certificate of origin Self-certification

Documents to plan for

Tariff classification: steel structures and parts are usually declared under HS heading 7308.
Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading for each shipment.
Certificate of origin for the preferential tariff: Form VC, Self-certification.
Material certificates and inspection records as agreed in the contract.
Building permit, local code approval and any import licence required in Chile.

Victor confirms the exact list with the buyer, freight forwarder and customs broker for each project.

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