Importing used Korean cars to Chile

Chile itself does not permit direct public import of used cars, but the Iquique free zone (ZOFRI) is a major Latin American re-export hub: Korean left-hand-drive cars up to 5 years old are admitted duty-free and re-exported to Peru, Bolivia and Paraguay. The audience for this lane is typically a trader serving the landlocked Andean markets rather than a Chilean end-buyer.

Import rules - Chile

Vehicle age limit
≤ 5 years old
Steering
Left-hand drive - all our Korean cars are LHD
Duty & taxes
Zero duty/IVA inside the ZOFRI free zone; Chilean import duty (6%) + 19% IVA apply only if nationalized.

Rules verified 2026-07-15 · Regulations change - confirm the current rules with Chile customs (or your broker) before you buy.Sources: KED Global, Statista (KR vehicle export), k-usedcar (Chile/ZOFRI), brokering.cl

  • Chile allows no direct public import of used cars into its national territory. Used vehicles are admitted only into the Iquique free zone (ZOFRI) for re-export to Peru, Bolivia and Paraguay, and may not exceed 5 years old.

Shipping from Korea

Busan, Korea → Iquique

Estimated shipping (per car)
$2,000–$3,000 (Estimate)
Estimated transit
Typically 6–8 weeks

Shipping rates change often — these are estimates. Contact us for the current rate.

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Popular models exported to Chile

Ports & destination cities

83,515 cars that fit Chile’s rules

Browse cars

Live stock that meets Chile’s import age rule, shipped from Korea with the official inspection record. Priced in your local currency.

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 2WD Diesel PrestigeAvailable

Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 2WD Diesel Prestige

Prestige

$16,026est.

2021/02 · 2021 model · 62,061 km · Diesel

Genesis GV70 2.5T 2WD GasolineAvailable

Genesis GV70 2.5T 2WD Gasoline

$26,183est.

2021/03 · 2021 model · 40,530 km · Gasoline

Volvo XC90 GasolineAvailable

Volvo XC90 Gasoline

$65,307est.

2026/04 · 2026 model · 7,469 km · Gasoline

BMW X3 (G01) AWD GasolineAvailable

BMW X3 (G01) AWD Gasoline

$50,259est.

2024/12 · 2024 model · 10,446 km · Gasoline

BMW 5 Series (G60) AWD GasolineAvailable

BMW 5 Series (G60) AWD Gasoline

$53,795est.

2025/04 · 2025 model · 9,060 km · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class X254 AWD GasolineAvailable

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class X254 AWD Gasoline

$53,269est.

2025/11 · 2026 model · 8,073 km · Gasoline

BMW 5 Series (G60) AWD GasolineAvailable

BMW 5 Series (G60) AWD Gasoline

$52,516est.

2025/02 · 2025 model · 36,069 km · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 GasolineAvailable

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 Gasoline

$30,697est.

2023/09 · 2023 model · 19,450 km · Gasoline

BMW 3 Series (G20) GasolineAvailable

BMW 3 Series (G20) Gasoline

$36,716est.

2025/09 · 2025 model · 6,753 km · Gasoline

Audi Q8 (4M) GasolineAvailable

Audi Q8 (4M) Gasoline

$81,859est.

2026/03 · 2026 model · 356 km · Gasoline

BMW 5 Series (G60) AWD GasolineAvailable

BMW 5 Series (G60) AWD Gasoline

$66,812est.

2026/01 · 2026 model · 6,143 km · Gasoline

KG Mobility Rexton Sports 2.2 4WD Diesel PrestigeAvailable

KG Mobility Rexton Sports 2.2 4WD Diesel Prestige

Prestige

$16,176est.

2021/12 · 2021 model · 32,717 km · Diesel

Kia Sorento 1.6 2WD Hybrid SignatureAvailable

Kia Sorento 1.6 2WD Hybrid Signature

Signature

$31,826est.

2025/06 · 2025 model · 7,491 km · Hybrid

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223 AWD GasolineAvailable

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223 AWD Gasoline

$56,053est.

2022/09 · 2022 model · 113,114 km · Gasoline

Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD ElectricAvailable

Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Electric

$43,563est.

2023/11 · 2024 model · 44,363 km · Electric

BMW X3 (G01) AWD GasolineAvailable

BMW X3 (G01) AWD Gasoline

$30,472est.

2021/09 · 2021 model · 30,096 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Palisade 3.8 4WD Gasoline PrestigeAvailable

Hyundai Palisade 3.8 4WD Gasoline Prestige

Prestige

$19,186est.

2021/07 · 2021 model · 40,978 km · Gasoline

Kia Sportage Hybrid 1.6 2WD Hybrid SignatureAvailable

Kia Sportage Hybrid 1.6 2WD Hybrid Signature

Signature

$29,335est.

2025/11 · 2026 model · 13,593 km · Hybrid

Kia Carnival DieselAvailable

Kia Carnival Diesel

$18,802est.

2022/12 · 2023 model · 50,936 km · Diesel

Genesis GV70 2.5T AWD GasolineAvailable

Genesis GV70 2.5T AWD Gasoline

$22,948est.

2021/12 · 2022 model · 104,628 km · Gasoline

Kia K8 Hybrid HybridAvailable

Kia K8 Hybrid Hybrid

$32,345est.

2024/10 · 2025 model · 29,685 km · Hybrid

Lexus RX350h HybridAvailable

Lexus RX350h Hybrid

$47,776est.

2023/06 · 2023 model · 97,286 km · Hybrid

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class C257 AWD DieselAvailable

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class C257 AWD Diesel

$29,192est.

2022/06 · 2022 model · 90,980 km · Diesel

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223 AWD GasolineAvailable

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223 AWD Gasoline

$59,363est.

2021/12 · 2022 model · 59,668 km · Gasoline

Frequently asked questions

Can I import a used car from Korea to Chile?
Yes - Chile allows imported used cars up to 5 years old. Every car we export is left-hand drive, exactly as Chile requires.
How long does shipping from Korea to Iquique take?
Typically 6-8 weeks by sea from Busan, depending on the sailing schedule.
How much does shipping cost?
RoRo shipping runs about $2,000–$3,000 per car. That is an estimate that varies by vehicle size and season - contact us for a firm quote.
Do you handle export paperwork and customs?
Yes. We handle the Korea-side export de-registration, the documents, and booking your shipping. Import duty and customs clearance in Chile are the buyer's responsibility, and we provide every document you need for them.
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