Traveling to Chile with new iPhone (still sealed in box) - Will I have problems?
I am traveling from the USA to Santiago, Chile next week bringing a new sealed iPhone 7 for my husband. I am wondering if it's possible for me to bring it as is (in this case, unopened sealed box), or if i should take it out of the box before I travel and carry it that way. I prefer to bring it sealed, but I am worried that I am going to have issues at security. Has anyone ever had a similar experience when traveling to South America? Also, would I have to declare it in any way?
Best Answer
According to the Chilean Government FAQ for International Travelers, you are entitled to bring in non-commercial goods up to USD 1,500.00 FoB value.
You would then be responsible for the following duties and taxes:
- 6% over customs or CIF value
- 19% VAT
Now, these customs taxes and duties would be owed because you are importing a good bought overseas into Chile. You would be responsible for declaring the new phone on your customs form.
If the phone were your personal one, that you took with you, and conversely brought back with you, you would not owe these duties.
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Can I use my Iphone in Chile?
First, an important thing to know: since November 2018, Chile has a law that requires all foreign phones to be registered in order to be used in Chile. This process is referred to as homologaci\xf3n. Registering your phone is FREE, and you should not be convinced to pay for this service.What can I bring into Chile?
Products and items allowed to enter the country:- Roasted grains (e.g. coffee, cocoa)
- Frozen food (e.g. fruits, vegetables, pulses, grains and tubers)
- Pulp and juice of fruit and vegetables.
- Fermented musts and alcohol.
- Vegetable oils, starches, flours, semolina and sugars.
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