US Tariffs on Imports from Chile

Chile benefits from the US-Chile Free Trade Agreement, which eliminates tariffs on virtually all goods. The 10% Section 122 tariff applies only to the narrow set of non-FTA-covered products, giving Chile one of the lowest effective tariff positions among US trading partners.

The US-Chile FTA has been in effect since 2004 and covers over 99% of bilateral trade in goods. Chile is one of the most trade-open economies in the world, with FTAs covering over 60 countries. Annual US imports from Chile total approximately $16B.

Key Products Imported from Chile

Top imports from Chile include copper and copper products, fresh fruit (grapes, blueberries, cherries), wine, lithium, salmon and seafood, and wood products. Chile is the world's largest copper producer and a growing lithium supplier critical for EV batteries.

Recent Changes

Feb 20, 2026: SCOTUS struck down IEEPA tariffs; Chile's rate unchanged since FTA covers 99%+ of goods. Section 122 at 10% applies to the small remainder (expires ~July 24, 2026). Chile's lithium exports are growing as the US prioritizes critical minerals for EV batteries. Section 232 tariffs of 50% apply to Chilean steel and aluminum.

Tips for Importers

Nearly all Chilean goods qualify for duty-free entry under the FTA — maintain proper certificates of origin. Chilean lithium and copper may qualify for critical minerals provisions under recent US legislation, providing additional incentives beyond the FTA. Chile's counter-seasonal fruit growing cycle makes it a strategic year-round produce supplier. Compare Chilean wine pricing with Australian (AUSFTA duty-free) and New Zealand (10% Section 122) alternatives.