Shipping from China to Chile: times, customs & tracking
How long parcels take, what customs expects, and how to track every step of the journey.
Typical delivery times
| Service | Working days |
|---|---|
| Economy (Cainiao) | 20–50 |
| E-commerce express (YunExpress, 4PX) | 10–20 |
| Premium express (DHL, FedEx) | 5–12 |
| Correos Chile last mile | +2–7 |
Customs & duties
Chile collects 19% VAT on imports; orders under USD 41 are exempt from the fixed customs processing fee ($0.5–$1 range), above that the courier handles payment. Aduanas processing usually takes 2–7 days.
Tracking tips
"Recibido en aduanas" followed by "en proceso de internación" are normal steps. Correos Chile numbers (CP…CL) are S10 — GetPackRoute validates their check digit before querying.
FAQs — China to Chile
How long do AliExpress parcels take to Chile?
About 20–50 days in economy; 10–20 in e-commerce express; 5–12 in premium couriers.
Who pays the import VAT in Chile?
The recipient, unless the seller collected it. Correos Chile or the courier collects before delivery.
What does "en proceso de internación" mean?
The parcel is inside Chile and following the import paperwork. It usually resolves in 2–5 days.
Can I speed up customs?
Prepaying taxes (some stores offer it) avoids the collection step. Otherwise be patient — calling doesn't accelerate inspections.