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Free trade agreement

Chile Free Trade Agreement

Chile · In force since January 1, 2004

The US Trade Representative lists this agreement as in force with Chile. In 2025 US exports to Chile came to $19.1 billion, and imports from there to $19.0 billion.

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US exports, 2025
$19.1B
US imports, 2025
$19.0B
Claim prefix
CLOn the entry summary

Top goods each way, 2025

US exports to Chile

Mineral fuels and oils (chapter 27) led US exports to Chile at $6.4 billion, 33% of the total. The top three chapters made up 57%.

  1. 27Mineral fuels and oils$6.4 billion33.4%
  2. 84Machinery and mechanical appliances$3.0 billion15.7%
  3. 88Aircraft and spacecraft$1.5 billion7.8%
  4. 87Vehicles and parts$1.4 billion7.3%
  5. 85Electrical machinery and equipment$1.3 billion6.7%

US imports from Chile

Copper (chapter 74) led US imports from Chile at $9.0 billion, 47% of the total. The top three chapters made up 73%.

  1. 74Copper$9.0 billion47.2%
  2. 03Fish and seafood$2.8 billion14.7%
  3. 08Fruit and nuts$2.2 billion11.4%
  4. 44Wood and wood products$1.0 billion5.5%
  5. 71Precious stones, metals and jewelry$506.2 million2.7%

Claiming the lower duty on US imports

From 19 CFR Part 10, Subpart H, as published on eCFR.

The importer claims the agreement's preferential tariff treatment by declaring that the good qualifies. The declaration is made on the entry summary by putting “CL” before the HTSUS subheading of each qualifying good (19 CFR 10.410).

At the request of CBP, the importer submits a certification of origin or other information showing the good is originating. It can be written or electronic, in no prescribed format, and a blanket certification can cover identical goods for up to 12 months (19 CFR 10.411).

No copy of the certification of origin or other information is required for a non-commercial importation, or for a commercial importation of originating goods valued at $2,500 or less, unless CBP finds the shipment is one of a series split up to avoid the requirement (19 CFR 10.414).

The importer keeps the records that show the goods qualify for at least five years from the date of importation (19 CFR 10.415).

The rules of origin for the agreement are set out in General Note 26 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

Paperwork

Our certificates of origin page covers origin paperwork for exports, and import customs clearance covers the entry side. The US Trade Representative publishes the agreement text and summary.

Other US free trade agreements

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