Country Guide

Chile customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Chile. See what you can bring before you fly.

Food allowance

Food and agricultural rules can catch travelers off guard. This is one real example for Chile.

Category Food
Biosecurity rules Traveler imports
Plants, fruits, vegetables, and other food products any
Duty-free limit
Food rules often depend on origin, health controls, and whether the products are fresh, processed, or commercially packaged.

More Chile customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits (over 22% alcohol) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) ••• pieces / grams
Duty-free limit
Cash (USD or equivalent) Declaration from ••• USD
Declaration required
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Chile and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Chile

Illegal drugs and narcotics are strictly prohibited. Severe criminal penalties under Chilean law.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Chile before you travel.

About Chile customs

Chile's customs rules are administered by Servicio Nacional de Aduanas. Traveler allowances and restrictions can vary based on where you are arriving from, your age, and the type of goods you carry.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Chile before travel.

Chile customs — frequently asked questions

Can I bring plants, fruits, vegetables, and other food products into Chile?
any is the real traveler example shown on this page for Chile. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Chile?
Chile has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Chile.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Chile?
Mandatory declaration: USD 10,000 or equivalent in any currency (including CLP) on entry and exit. Applies to cash and negotiable instruments (cheques, money orders, etc.). The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Chile limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers Chile and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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