Key Takeaways

• Chile is one of the most open and stable markets in Latin America, with strong retail and away-from-home demand.

• Chile has a free trade agreement with China; goods meeting the rules of origin generally enter at 0% duty (the general MFN rate is 6%), with 19% IVA in either case.

• Clearance uses a Declaración de Ingreso (DIN) and a Certificate of Origin to claim the FTA preference.

• Converters source 14–22 GSM toilet/facial/napkin stock with 76 mm cores; a 20GP carries roughly 12–13 tons.

Chile Tissue Paper Market Overview

Chile has one of the most stable, open and trade-oriented economies in Latin America, with a sophisticated retail sector and steady away-from-home consumption. The country has a large network of free trade agreements — including the Chile-China FTA — which makes it a relatively easy and predictable market for Chinese tissue jumbo roll suppliers.

Converters and distributors are concentrated around Santiago and the Valparaíso/Biobío regions. Demand covers toilet tissue, facial tissue, serviettes and AFH products for hotels, restaurants, healthcare and offices. Because the FTA removes the duty on qualifying Chinese goods, the main import cost beyond the goods and freight is the 19% IVA, making accurate origin documentation the key compliance step.

Why Chilean Buyers Import Tissue Jumbo Rolls

• FTA advantage: qualifying Chinese reels enter duty-free.

• Grade and softness gaps for specific facial, napkin and AFH products.

• Supply diversification and competitive pricing.

• Exact machine specs including widths and 76 mm cores.

Customs Duty & IVA

Tissue stock is classified under HS 4803. The indicative tax treatment is:

Note: To claim the FTA preference, goods must satisfy the agreement's rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid Certificate of Origin; otherwise the general 6% rate applies. Confirm classification and origin treatment with the Chilean customs authority (Servicio Nacional de Aduanas) or your customs broker.

Clearance & Required Documents

Major ports include San Antonio, Valparaíso and San Vicente/Talcahuano (Biobío). Clearance requires:

• RUT of the importer (registered with SII);

• Declaración de Ingreso (DIN);

• Commercial invoice and packing list;

• Bill of Lading and delivery order;

• Certificate of Origin to claim the FTA preference;

• Pulp/GSM technical specifications.

Accurate origin and value documentation are essential; Chile's electronic customs system generally makes clearance predictable and efficient.

Popular Specifications for Chile

How to Source from China to Chile

1. Send HUAXIN your target GSM, width, pulp type and volume for an RFQ;

2. Confirm samples (courier; sample fees via PayPal/Western Union);

3. Confirm MOQ (around 20 tons per grade), lead time and Incoterms (FOB/CFR/CIF/EXW);

4. Pay by T/T 30% + 70% before shipment or against B/L copy (L/C for large orders);

5. We arrange loading (about 26 reels of ~500 kg per 20GP), provide the FTA Certificate of Origin and the full document set for DIN clearance.

FAQ

What is the duty on Chinese tissue jumbo rolls in Chile?

Under the Chile-China FTA, qualifying goods enter at 0% duty; the general MFN rate is 6% on CIF. IVA of 19% applies in either case.

How do I claim the FTA preference?

The goods must meet the rules of origin and be accompanied by a valid Certificate of Origin; otherwise the 6% general rate applies.

Which ports handle tissue imports?

San Antonio and Valparaíso are the main ports, with San Vicente/Talcahuano in the Biobío region.

What IVA applies?

IVA is 19%, calculated on CIF plus any duty.

How many reels fit in a container?

About 26 reels of ~500 kg each, roughly 12–13 tons in a 20GP, depending on width and diameter.

What payment terms are available?

T/T 30% + 70% before shipment or against B/L copy; L/C for large orders; sample fees via PayPal/Western Union.

Contact Us

Sourcing tissue paper jumbo rolls into Chile? Send HUAXIN your target GSM, width, pulp type and volume for a fast quotation and samples. WhatsApp: +8613599169075.