Import duty on garments from India to Chile
Dress in cotton, woven · India → Chile
4.2% import duty
under the India–Chile PTA, with proof of Indian origin (normally 6%).
Plus 19% IVA at import, which VAT/GST-registered importers usually recover.
Full breakdown and calculator →Duty on garments from India to Chile, by product and fabric, from Derecho ad valorem (general MFN, flat) — Chile. India has an active trade agreement with Chile (India–Chile PTA). Choose a product for HS codes by fabric, a worked example and a calculator.
All garments at a glance
| Product | Usual HS heading | Standard (MFN) duty | With India preference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresses | 6204.42 / 6104.43 | 6% | 4.2% |
| Kaftans | 6204.42 | 6% | 2.4–4.2% |
| Skirts | 6204.52 / 6104.53 | 6% | 4.2% |
| Scarves and stoles | 6214.90 / 6117.10 | 6% | 2.4–4.2% |
India–Chile PTA: a margin off Chile's 6% duty
In force since 16 May 2017
Under the expanded India–Chile Preferential Trade Agreement, Chile's list gives Indian goods a fixed margin off its 6% general duty: 30% off for dresses, skirts and viscose scarves (an effective 4.2%), and 60% off for 6211.42 garments and 6214.90 scarves (2.4%). Lines not in Chile's list pay the full 6%.
How your shipment gets the lower rate
Chilean customs needs an India–Chile PTA certificate of origin issued in India (through the government's eCoO platform). We arrange it for every qualifying shipment.
Chile IVA at import: 19%
Chile's 19% IVA is charged at import on the CIF value plus duty.
Getting it back with a VAT/GST registration
A business registered for it normally claims it back as input tax on its return; your customs broker will confirm.
Sourcing from India? We make these garments.
KK Fashion Exports manufactures and exports kaftans, dresses, skirts, scarves and resortwear from India. We issue the certificate of origin for every qualifying shipment and help your broker claim the lower duty.
Sources
- India–Chile PTA (expanded 2017), Annex B1: Chile's list — aduana.cl. Checked 2026-10-07.
- Derecho ad valorem (general MFN, flat) — Chile — aduana.cl. Checked 2026-10-07.
- Certificate of Origin — Trade Connect ePlatform — DGFT, Government of India. Checked 2026-10-07.
Indicative estimate built from official tariff sources, not a customs ruling. The duty your customs authority charges depends on the exact classification, origin proof and valuation of your shipment; confirm with your customs broker before you rely on it. Data rebuilt 2026-10-07.
