Ship Car To Puente Alto

Car Shipping Puente Alto

When you need to have your car shipped to Puente Alto you will need to obtain the services of a professional auto shipper who ships to Chilean sea ports. The agent with the transport company will discuss available shipping options as well as pricing and information that you will need to provide. Primarily the documents that you will need are as follows:

• Driver’s License
• Social Security Number
• Car Title
• Insurance Certificate
• Power of Attorney

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Puente Alto

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.

*Save the ground transport cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.

*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.

*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.

*Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.

Motor Vehicle Regulations in Puente Alto, Chile

When shipping a car internationally to Puente Alto, you will have to abide by many regulations set forth by customs officials in Chile. Some of those regulations are as follows:

• Physical presence of owner including diplomats is required for clearance.
• Foreigners can only import a vehicle that is new.
• Businesses can import new large trucks.
• Foreign diplomats are exempt from paying duties and taxes on new vehicles.
• Chilean diplomats can no longer import a vehicle under their exemption status.
• Returning Chileans who have been out of the country over 12 months can import one new or used car or small truck but are subject to pay tax and duties.
• The weight of vehicle must be on the Bill of Lading along with vehicle description.
• An international driver's license must be obtained in the United States prior to importation of vehicle to Santiago
• All vehicles must pay 6% duty and taxes at19% of CIF.(Cost, Insurance, Freight)

You will also need to make sure you have specific legal documents and paperwork pertaining to your car when importing.

Required Paperwork

• Certificate of Title and Registration – for both new or used vehicles
• Original Bill of Lading or Airway Bill
• Commercial Invoice or proof of purchase – only applies to new vehicles
• Declaration - for used vehicles; sworn notarized statement, list value and all technical items included on vehicle
• Insurance Certificate – Must state amount of premium paid

You can also gather valuable information on export regulations in the United States as well as import laws internationally by contacting the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency.

Prior to having your car shipped to Puente Alto, you need to receive a finalized expenditure quote from the transport agent that will detail all expenses for shipping including the method being used, pick-up or delivery if needed, and all other shipping fees associated with international car shipping to Puente Alto. You will be given a choice of three methods of shipping overseas to Puente Alto. Ro-Ro shipping will typically be the first choice given. Ro-Ro is the simplest way to ship a car overseas as well as the quickest way by sea. You cannot ship personal items when you ship by Ro-Ro. If you need to ship personal items you can use Container Shipping to ship your car. The fastest way to ship a car to Puente Alto is by Air Shipping.

For more valuable information on international shipping, you can also check with the Federal Maritime Commission for overseas shipping policies from the United States to Puente Alto, Chile.