Quick answer: importing a used Lexus ES into Chile lands at roughly $18,600–$34,500 all-in — FOB China $15,000–$30,000 plus freight, 6% + VAT
Quick answer: importing a used Lexus ES into Chile lands at roughly $18,600–$34,500 all-in — FOB China $15,000–$30,000 plus freight, 6% + VAT and clearance.
FOB price: $15,000–$30,000 depending on year and mileage.
Landed cost: $18,600–$34,500 = FOB + ocean freight (~$2,200) + 6% + VAT + port clearance.
Import duty: expect 6% + VAT, usually calculated on the CIF value rather than the invoice price. Ask us for a worked CIF breakdown for the exact car.
Age limit: Chile has no age limit on used-car imports, so any model year we stock is eligible.
Steering side — read this first: Chile is a left-hand-drive (LHD) market, so every unit we stock is LHD and ready to register.
Clearance port: cars clear at Iquique FTZ.
Our ES stock: 20 units, model years 2016–2025, 9,000–140,000 km, 2.0L 173PS L4. Send the target year and quantity on WhatsApp for a confirmed quote.
See the full Chile used car import guide and the Lexus ES landed-cost page.
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