Age limits and duty vary sharply across Latin America. Compare Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic before you choose.
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1. Chile: the most flexible market 2. Peru: a 5-year window at Callao 3. Ecuador: high tax, tight age 4. Guatemala and the Dominican Republic 5. Age limits compared 6. Start your import
Latin America is not one market for used car imports — it is five markets with five different age limits and duty structures. Choosing the right destination is often more important than choosing the right car. This guide compares the markets we serve.
Chile has no age limit and a 6% duty, cleared through the Iquique free trade zone. It is the easiest market in the region for almost any used car. See the Chile import guide.
Peru caps used cars at 5 years and applies 9% duty at the port of Callao. The process is straightforward once the age is confirmed. Details in the Peru import guide and the Peru process FAQ.
Ecuador allows cars up to 3 years old but combines a high tariff with an ICE tax at Guayaquil. Only near-new vehicles make economic sense here. See the Ecuador import guide.
Guatemala allows up to 10 years with an age-based ISC tax at Puerto Quetzal, while the Dominican Republic caps imports at 5 years with duty plus 18% ITBIS at Haina. Both are viable, but the duty math differs sharply. See Guatemala and Dominican Republic guides.
Chile's no-limit policy, Peru's 5 years, Ecuador's 3 years — the same car can be legal in one country and rejected in the next. Our Latin America age limit FAQ lists them side by side, and we verify age on every quote.
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