Buy from China for your business in Santiago
Santiago businesses import everything from hardware to retail products. With the Chile-China FTA, buying from the manufacturer with the right paperwork can reduce both the purchase price and the duty.
- How goods arrive
- Containers arrive at San Antonio or Valparaíso, about two hours away.
- Sea transit
- 28 to 35 days to San Antonio
- Customs
- Servicio Nacional de Aduanas
Who we help in Santiago
- Retail
- Mining suppliers
- Construction
- E-commerce
How it works
Describe your product
Share a photo, a link or specifications. A single product is accepted.
Receive your sourcing report
Within 5 to 10 days: vetted suppliers with prices, minimum orders, lead times and sample options.
Choose the next step
Order directly, or have us negotiate, inspect and coordinate shipping to you in Santiago.
Typical timeline to Santiago
- Your requestDay 1
- Sourcing report5 to 10 days
- SamplesOften 1 to 3 weeks
- ProductionOften 2 to 6 weeks
- Inspection1 to 2 days
- Shipping to Santiago28 to 35 days to San Antonio
Typical durations only. Actual timing depends on the product, the supplier, the season and customs.
Certificate of origin
Make sure the supplier provides it to get the FTA duty rate.
Use the FTA
With a valid certificate of origin, many Chinese products enter with reduced or zero duty. We ask the supplier to issue it with the shipment.
Inspection before you pay
We or a third-party company check the goods at the factory, so problems are fixed before they travel to Santiago.
Questions from Santiago
How long to Santiago?
About four to five weeks.
Is shipping to Chile expensive?
It depends on season and routing. We get a quote from our freight partner before you commit.
Is there a minimum order?
No. You can start with a single product in any quantity. The research fee remains the same.
Are samples free?
It depends on the supplier. Many provide samples at no charge, although the courier cost is usually paid by the buyer.
Request a quote
Describe the product you need. Within 48 hours, we reply with the next steps and a quote for your sourcing report.
No obligation. The fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Prefer email? Write to sales@klmsourcing.com