Take Your Chilean Products to the World
Comprehensive export management from Chile. Export declarations, Certificates of Origin, air and sea freight, and buyer coordination at destination.
Exporting from Chile: Comprehensive Management for Exporters
Chile is recognised worldwide as an export nation of excellence: copper, lithium, wine, fruit, fish and seafood, wood and cellulose, minerals and pharmaceutical products are some of the sectors that place Chile on the map of international trade. But exporting successfully requires much more than a good product: it requires mastery of international logistics, knowledge of the entry requirements of destination markets, correct management of export documents and the right choice of transport mode.
FirstCargo specialises in export logistics from Chile. Our team knows the procedures of Chile's National Customs Service for the Single Export Declaration (DUS), PROCHILE requirements for promoted exports, SAG protocols for the export of agricultural and fishing products, and the certification requirements of the main destination markets.
We support exporters of all sizes: from a small artisan winemaker from the Maule Valley exporting their first cases to Europe, to a forestry company exporting containers of timber every week to China or Japan. We also pay special attention to the non-traditional export sectors that are growing: technology, software, crafts, cosmetics and nutraceutical natural products derived from Chile's biodiversity.
Our export process is designed to minimise response times, avoid documentary errors (the most costly in foreign trade) and ensure that your goods reach the foreign buyer in the agreed condition, meeting all the requirements of the destination market.
Why choose this service with FirstCargo?
Export Declaration and Documentation
Complete management of the Single Export Declaration (DUS), Certificate of Origin, Packing List and all documents required by the buyer and destination market.
Destination Market Requirements Support
Advisory on entry requirements for markets such as the EU (IUU for fisheries), USA (FDA for food), China and Japan for agricultural and food products.
Refrigerated Cargo for Fruit and Seafood
Experience in exporting perishable products: fresh fruit, fish, seafood and meat. Reefer containers and air freight with guaranteed cold chain.
FTA Utilisation
Chile has FTAs with 30+ countries and blocs. We advise on issuing the correct certificate of origin so your buyer can access the tariff benefits.
Buyer Coordination
We send the pre-alert to the destination agent, manage banking negotiation documents (letter of credit) and coordinate delivery under the agreed INCOTERMS.
Export Insurance
Protect your goods during transit to the buyer. We offer insurance tailored to the cargo value and selected transport mode.
Step-by-Step Process
Export Planning
We review the sales contract, agreed INCOTERMS and the destination market. We define the most appropriate mode of transport and the operation schedule.
Documentation Preparation
We prepare or review all documents: commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, certificate of origin, and special certificates such as SAG, SERNAPESCA or MINSAL depending on the product type.
Port or Airport Coordination
We coordinate cargo entry to the port terminal or airport warehouse, SAG inspection (if applicable) and loading onto the selected vessel or aircraft.
Documents to Buyer
We issue and send the complete document set to the foreign buyer or their bank in the case of documentary payment (letter of credit or documentary collection).
Tracking to Destination
We monitor delivery at destination and resolve any incidents. We close the operation with complete documentation archived.
Why trust FirstCargo?
Exporting is the gateway to growth for any company. Chile has trade agreements with the world's leading economies — the United States, China, the European Union, Japan, South Korea, Australia and many more — which offer preferential tariff conditions for Chilean exporters. Taking advantage of these benefits requires knowing exactly which certificates of origin to issue, which tariff positions benefit and how to negotiate with the foreign buyer.
At FirstCargo we have accompanied hundreds of Chilean companies in their first exports and in the consolidation of their global operations. We know the requirements of the main destination markets, the logistics particularities of each route and the procedures with SAG, SERNAPESCA, ProChile and Chilean Customs. We are the partner you need to take your Chilean brand to the world.
Contact an ExecutiveFrequently Asked Questions
The DUS (Single Export Declaration) is the customs document that authorises the departure of goods from Chile. It is processed electronically with the SNA (National Customs Service) through the SICEX system. At FirstCargo we prepare and submit it on your behalf, including cargo valuation, tariff classification and all required data.
To export to the European Union taking advantage of the Chile–EU Association Agreement, you need the Form A Certificate of Origin (EUR.1) or, in certain cases, the Invoice Declaration if the exporter is registered as an authorised exporter. At FirstCargo we manage these certificates for all exports to the EU.
Yes, we have extensive experience in exporting perishable products. We coordinate SAG certificates for fresh fruit, SERNAPESCA certificates for seafood, cold storage before shipment and the selection of vessels or flights with the appropriate temperature conditions. Cold chain integrity is our priority for these shipments.
Of course. Many of our clients have exported for the first time with our guidance. We guide you from the beginning: how to prepare the commercial invoice, which INCOTERM to use, how to collect payment from the foreign buyer, which documents are required and how to manage the VAT exporter refund. We make your first export a successful experience.
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