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Exporting to Chile

Preferential access

India–Chile PTA is in force with Chile. If your product meets the rules of origin, your buyer can pay a lower duty, or none, when you send a preferential certificate of origin.

ECGCA2

In force

India–Chile PTA

PTA · in force since 16 May 2017

In force

The original PTA was signed on 8 March 2006 and took effect in August 2007; the expanded PTA (signed 6 September 2016, in force 16 May 2017) gives Indian goods a margin of preference of 30–100% off Chile's normal duty on 1,798 tariff lines. A full Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is being negotiated, and India says it aims to conclude it in 2026.

  • Expanded PTA effective 16 May 2017: Chile gives concessions on 1,798 lines (margin of preference 30–100%); India on 1,031 lines (10–100%)
  • The expanded PTA was said to cover 98% of India–Chile trade
  • CEPA talks launched 1 April 2025; 4 rounds by March 2026; Commerce Secretary visited Santiago on 26 August 2026 and India aims to conclude within 2026
How to claim
Chile PTA Certificate of Origin (DGFT Appendix 2A); apply on DGFT's Trade Connect eCoO platform (www.trade.gov.in).

Sources · checked 30 Sep 2026: bilaterals.org (PTI) – India-Chile expanded PTA to come into effect tomorrow (May 2017) · Rajya Sabha answer on FTAs, 20 March 2026 (mirror) · ETV Bharat – India committed to conclude trade pact talks with Chile this year (30 Aug 2026) · OAS SICE – Chile-India trade policy developments

Under negotiation

Under negotiation

Negotiations launched on 1 April 2025 to replace and deepen the existing PTA, with a focus on critical minerals and wider market access. Four rounds were held by March 2026; India's Commerce Secretary visited Santiago on 26 August 2026 and the Government says it aims to conclude within 2026.

Also applies, narrowly

GSTP

PTA · in force since 19 Apr 1989 · with Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh and 38 more

In force

A preferential scheme among developing countries (signed in Belgrade in 1988). Each participant grants tariff cuts only on the products in its own schedule, so the benefit is narrow; check the partner's GSTP schedule before relying on it. Certificates are issued by the Export Inspection Council.

Make the document checklist for this shipment Every document for exporting to Chile, from IEC to the certificate of origin and what Chile's customs will ask for.

Agreement texts and tariffs change. Before you ship, confirm the duty and the origin rule for your exact tariff line with your customs broker or the agreement's official text. Last checked 30 Sep 2026.