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What are the import age limits for used cars in Latin America?

What are the import age limits for used cars in Latin America?
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Import age limits across Latin America vary a lot, and getting this wrong is the most common reason an import fails.

Import age limits across Latin America vary a lot, and getting this wrong is the most common reason an import fails. Here is the current picture for our active markets:

  • Chile — no age limit, 6% duty, clearance via Iquique free trade zone.
  • Peru — 5-year limit, 9% duty, port of Callao.
  • Ecuador — 3-year limit, high tariff plus ICE tax, port of Guayaquil.
  • Guatemala — 10-year limit, age-based ISC tax, Puerto Quetzal.
  • Dominican Republic — 5-year limit, duty plus 18% ITBIS, port of Haina.

So the same car can be fully eligible in Chile but too old for Ecuador. We check every vehicle against your destination country's age rule before you order. Browse the market guides for Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Guatemala and Dominican Republic.

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Real Example: Importing to Chile

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Age Limit
6% + VAT
Duty Rate
Iquique FTZ
Clearance Port
"Chile is one of the most cost-friendly markets we ship to — a straightforward 6% duty plus VAT, no age restriction, and the Iquique Free Trade Zone gives buyers a genuine logistics advantage over neighbouring Latin American markets. Import rules. No age limit is enforced on used …"
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