What Does the Requirements for Full Container Load (FCL) in Chilean Maritime Shipping

Waytron has a long-term and stable relationship with many carriers. With our strong strength, professional team, scientific system and sound network, Waytron can provide our customers with one-stop global logistics services, which are now can be involved in many countries such as USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and southeast Asia, and so on. Waytron can handle FCL, LCL, and special shipments, also providing reliable SOC service and competitive rates for TP trades, especially to USA and Canada inland locations, such as Dallas, El Paso, Portland, Houston, Calgary and Winnipeg.   

Waytron Overseas Department is in charge of working with the overseas agents, including D/O, Customs Clearance, Door Delivery and Transshipment to ensure the high-quality services.

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1. Container Size and Weight Restrictions

• Size Requirements: Accepts ISO-standard containers such as 20-foot, 40-foot, and 40-foot high-cube containers.

• Weight Limits:

  • The gross weight of a single container generally must not exceed 30.48 metric tons, though port-specific limits (e.g., Valparaíso Port’s road limit of 28 tons) may apply.

  • Railway transport must comply with regulations set by the Chilean National Railway Company (EFE).

  
  

2. Documentation and Customs Clearance Requirements

• Mandatory Documents:

  • Bill of Lading

  • Commercial Invoice

  • Packing List

  • Certificate of Origin

  • Chilean Import Declaration (Declaración de Importación, DI)

  • National Commodity Code (NCM)

  
  

• Special Certifications:

  • Food and pharmaceuticals require approval from the Chilean Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud).

  • Electronics must meet technical standards set by the Chilean Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (Subtel).

  
  

3. Dangerous Goods and Special Cargo

• Dangerous goods transportation must comply strictly with the IMDG Code, with advance submission of dangerous goods declarations to Chilean customs.

• Refrigerated containers must provide temperature records and meet 冷链 requirements from the Chilean Ministry of Agriculture.

4. Labeling and Marking

• Containers must be labeled with:

  • Container number

  • Dangerous goods labels (if applicable)

  • Port of destination and consignee information

  
  

• Labels must be in Spanish or English and meet Chilean requirements for clarity.

5. Packaging and Compliance

• Wooden packaging materials must be ISPM 15 heat-treated.

• Cargo packaging must adhere to Chile’s Packaging Law (Ley 19.472), encouraging recyclable materials.

• Imported goods must comply with Chilean technical standards (e.g., NCh standards) to ensure safety and environmental compliance.