Country Guide
Exporting from Chile to Brazil
Mercosur associate with comprehensive free trade. Copper, salmon, and wine enter at preferential or zero rates under ACE 35.
ACE 35: free trade with MercosurChile is Brazil's 12th largest import origin and the largest in Latin America outside Mercosur. The ACE 35 (Acordo de Complementação Econômica) signed in 1996 provides comprehensive free trade between Chile and Mercosur countries, covering virtually all tariff lines. Chilean exporters enjoy duty-free or heavily reduced access to the Brazilian market.
ACE 35: comprehensive free trade
Chile has had free trade with Mercosur since 1996 under ACE 35. Most Chilean products enter Brazil at 0% import duty, provided they meet Rules of Origin requirements. Chile is also a Mercosur associate member.
Trade Data: Chile → Brazil
Source: UN Comtrade 2023Top Chilean exports to Brazil by value
2023 FOB values in USD| # | Product | 2023 Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7403.11Copper; refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes | $1.6B | Duties → |
| 2 | 0302.14Fish; fresh or chilled, Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho h... | $740.5M | Duties → |
| 3 | 2613.10Molybdenum ores and concentrates; roasted | $304.4M | Duties → |
| 4 | 2905.11Alcohols; saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol) | $198.3M | Duties → |
| 5 | 2204.21Wine; still, in containers holding 2 litres or less | $172.6M | Duties → |
| 6 | 2501.00Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or ... | $59.4M | Duties → |
| 7 | 7408.11Copper; wire, of refined copper, of which the maximum cross-sectional dimension ... | $56.3M | Duties → |
| 8 | 0808.10Fruit, edible; apples, fresh | $50.8M | Duties → |
| 9 | 2801.20Iodine | $44.2M | Duties → |
| 10 | 7326.11Iron or steel; grinding balls and similar articles for mills, forged or stamped,... | $41.9M | Duties → |
| 11 | 8708.40Vehicle parts; gear boxes and parts thereof | $40.5M | Duties → |
| 12 | 1509.20Vegetable oils; olive oil and its fractions, extra virgin olive oil, whether or ... | $38.0M | Duties → |
| 13 | 3104.20Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; potassic, potassium chloride | $32.7M | Duties → |
| 14 | 4810.92Paper and paperboard; multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substance... | $31.7M | Duties → |
| 15 | 0303.12Fish; frozen, Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha/keta/tschawytscha/ kisutch/... | $31.2M | Duties → |
| 16 | 0810.50Fruit, edible; kiwifruit, fresh | $27.9M | Duties → |
| 17 | 1504.20Fats and oils and their fractions; of fish, (excluding liver-oils) | $25.9M | Duties → |
| 18 | 2810.00Oxides of boron; boric acids | $25.7M | Duties → |
| 19 | 3105.90Fertilizers, mineral or chemical; n.e.c. in heading no. 3105 | $25.5M | Duties → |
| 20 | 7602.00Aluminium; waste and scrap | $24.5M | Duties → |
Values in USD, FOB (Chile port of departure). Trend compares 2023 vs 2022. Click any HS code for Brazil duty rates and Ex-Tarifário status.
Key product categories and tariff strategy
| Product | MFN duty | ACE 35 rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Cathodes, wire, refined copper | 0-4% | Free / ACE 35 | View HS 74 → |
| Fish & seafood Atlantic salmon, trout, fishmeal | 10% | 0% ACE 35 | View HS 03 → |
| Ores Molybdenum concentrates, copper ores | 0-4% | Free | View HS 26 → |
| Organic chemicals Methanol, iodine compounds | 0-14% | Reduced | View HS 29 → |
| Wine Bottled wine, bulk wine | 20-27% | 0% ACE 35 | View HS 22 → |
| Salt & minerals Rock salt, lithium compounds | 0-4% | Free | View HS 25 → |
| Fruit Apples, cherries, blueberries | 10% | 0% ACE 35 | View HS 08 → |
| Fertilizers Potassium chloride, nitrates | 0-6% | Free | View HS 31 → |
Copper: Brazil's #1 Chilean import
Chile is the world's largest copper producer, and Brazil is a significant consumer for its manufacturing and construction sectors:
- Copper cathodes (HS 7403): over $3B annually — Brazil's largest single Chilean import by value
- Copper wire and tubes: for electrical and plumbing applications
- Duty: 0-4% MFN, but 0% under ACE 35 with certificate of origin
- No regulatory barriers: raw copper does not require special certifications
Salmon and seafood
Chile is the world's second-largest salmon producer (after Norway), and Brazil is a growing consumer market:
- Atlantic salmon (HS 0302): fresh and frozen fillets, over $1.5B annually
- Trout and other fish: complementary species
- 0% duty under ACE 35 — versus 10% MFN for non-preferential origins
- MAPA — phytosanitary and veterinary certificates required for all seafood
MAPA-authorized establishments
Source: SIGSIF/DIPOA296 Chilean facilities are authorized by Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture to export animal products.
Wine: a competitive advantage
Chilean wine has established a strong position in the Brazilian market, competing directly with Argentine, Portuguese, and now EU wines:
- 0% duty under ACE 35 — while EU wines pay 20-27% (phasing down under EU-Mercosur)
- Price competitiveness: Chilean wines offer exceptional value at the 0% tariff rate
- Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Sauvignon Blanc dominate Brazilian imports
- MAPA + ANVISA: alcoholic beverage registration required
Lithium and strategic minerals
Chile holds the world's largest lithium reserves. As Brazil's EV and battery sectors grow:
- Lithium carbonate and hydroxide: growing demand from battery manufacturers
- Molybdenum concentrates: for steel alloys
- Low or zero tariffs under both MFN and ACE 35
Rules of Origin: the key to 0% duty
To claim ACE 35 preferences, Chilean products must meet Rules of Origin requirements:
- Certificate of Origin: issued by the Chilean Chamber of Commerce (Cámara de Comercio)
- Substantial transformation: products must be manufactured or substantially processed in Chile
- Direct shipment: goods must be shipped directly from Chile (transit through third countries is permitted but with restrictions)
Practical next steps
- Find your product's NCM code
- Confirm ACE 35 preferential rate for your NCM code
- Obtain Certificate of Origin from Chilean Chamber of Commerce
- Calculate the full landed cost — remember to set import duty to 0% if ACE 35 applies
- Verify regulatory requirements (MAPA for food, ANVISA for beverages)