Free trade zone · Chile
Free Trade Zone Services in Chile
Duty- and IVA-free storage in ZOFRI or Zona Franca de Punta Arenas, with labeling, kitting and light assembly before re-export.
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Since 1992
ZOFRI & Punta Arenas
Aduanas compliance handled
Zona franca in Chile
Free trade zone services in Chile through ZOFRI and Punta Arenas
Interworld Freight provides free trade zone services in Chile through Zona Franca de Iquique (ZOFRI) and Zona Franca de Punta Arenas, for cost-effective storage, management and distribution of imported and exported goods. Operating inside Chile's free trade zones lets companies eliminate or defer customs duties and streamline logistics.
Chile already has 33 free trade agreements covering 65 economies, with preferential tariff access to most major markets. Its two free trade zones add another layer of financial benefit: customs duties, 19% IVA and other import taxes are not assessed on goods that stay in the zone or are re-exported, and we coordinate every regulatory requirement with the Servicio Nacional de Aduanas.
Zones, markets, industries and trade access behind our free trade zone services in Chile
Free trade zones 2
Zona Franca de Iquique (ZOFRI)Zona Franca de Punta Arenas
Markets served 5
BoliviaPeruAtacama mining regionPatagoniaAntarctic supply routes
Authority 1
Servicio Nacional de Aduanas
Trade access 4
33 FTAs65 economiesLATAMAsia-Pacific
Industries served 4
Pharmaceuticals and healthcareElectronics and technologyFine art, antiques and collectiblesFood and beverage
Zona franca services
What we do inside Chile's free trade zones
Storage and preparation while goods stay outside Chilean customs territory.
Duty-free storage
Imported goods stored indefinitely in ZOFRI or Punta Arenas, with every item tracked with lot-level precision in our WMS.
Labeling and repackaging
Labels, repackaging and quality inspection inside the zone, before any duty is triggered.
Kitting and light assembly
Raw materials or components transformed before distribution, without duty obligations.
Re-export coordination
Shipments to LATAM, Asia-Pacific and global destinations without entering Chilean customs territory. Ideal for regional distribution hubs.
Domestic entry processing
Aduanas documentation, tariff classification and duty payment when goods go to the Chilean market.
Inventory and reporting
Our advanced inventory tracking system ensures accurate stock control of inbound and outbound shipments inside the zone.
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ZOFRI or Zona Franca de Punta Arenas?
Chile's two free trade zones share the same tax treatment but serve different regions.
Same in both options: Duties and 19% IVA: Not assessed while goods stay in the zone; Time limit: No fixed limit if zone rules are met; Oversight: Aduanas.
Daniel Zapata · Operations Director
Which Chilean free zone fits your cargo?
Tell Dani the goods, the destination market and how long they stay: he prices storage, services and re-export in the right zone.
Which zone fits your flow?
Choose ZOFRI if…
You serve Bolivia, Peru or mining operations in the Atacama region.
Choose Punta Arenas if…
Your market is Patagonia or you supply Antarctic routes.
How we work with you
How free trade zone services work in Chile
You tell us the goods; entry, storage and release run through the same advisor.
01
Tell us the goods
Product, origin, destination market and expected storage time. We recommend ZOFRI or Punta Arenas.
02
Arrival at the zona franca
Cargo enters the zone from the port or airport and Aduanas processes it with no duties or IVA assessed.
03
Receive and store
Our team receives, inspects and stores the cargo in our designated facility.
04
Process and prepare
Warehousing, kitting, labeling and quality control while you decide timing and destination based on demand signals.
05
Distribute or re-export
Goods enter Chile with duties and IVA paid at that point, or ship duty-free to international destinations. Our TMS and customs team coordinate the logistics end to end.
Free trade zone pricing
What goes into a free trade zone price in Chile
Your quote itemizes each line, so you compare the total and not just the storage rate.
Zone storage
Storage in our designated facility inside ZOFRI or Zona Franca de Punta Arenas.
Receiving and inspection
Cargo received from the port or airport, inspected and stored under zone protocols.
Value-added services
Labeling, repackaging, kitting, quality inspection and light assembly.
Re-export logistics
TMS and customs coordination for shipments to LATAM, Asia-Pacific and beyond.
Domestic entry
Aduanas documentation, tariff classification and duty payment when goods enter Chile.
Compliance and reporting
All customs compliance and reporting requirements handled, keeping you within legal regulations while maximizing the financial benefits of the zone.
Why shippers trust Interworld
Zona franca operations backed by a forwarder since 1992
Interworld Freight has moved cargo since 1992 with 350+ people and its own offices in the USA, Panama, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. It is a founding member of the World Cargo Alliance, IATA accredited, CTPAT certified and WCAworld Best Partner 2022. In Chile, our team handles all Aduanas documentation, compliance filings and coordination with Chilean authorities, and our knowledge, experience and offices in Latin America provide unique access for our customers.
1992operating since
350+people on the team
4countries with our own offices
World Cargo Alliance
Founding member of the allianceWCAworld Best Partner 2022
North America award
IATA accredited
Cargo agent accredited by the International Air Transport Association
CTPAT certified
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Client testimonials
What companies say about working with us
Real reviews from our Google profile.
4.5 / 5 · 190+ Google reviews
“I've been working with this freight forwarding company for a while, and their service is truly outstanding. They follow up proactively and make sure everything runs smoothly from pickup to delivery. It's rare to find a company this reliable and customer-focused.”
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Marcia Vazquez
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“Did great with shipping my items to The Bahamas. Everything was done in a timely manner.”
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Lynn Rolle
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“The attention from everyone I dealt with is always excellent. You can see the professionalism and care the very first time they attend to you, and it is genuine. Highly recommend Interworld.”
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Nestor Gonzalez
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“I was very pleased with the service, from beginning to end. Everything was explained to me step by step till I was ready to pick up my machine from the warehouse. I didn't expect to get such service — so professional and knowledgeable.”
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Ely Krasner
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“Great experience working with them. 100% recommended.”
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“Excellent company to work with. Very professional.”
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Elena
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“The service I received was excellent. I highly recommend this company.”
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FAQ
Free trade zones in Chile, answered
What importers and regional distributors ask before using ZOFRI or Punta Arenas.
or call +1 (646) 722-0968
Quote your free trade zone services in Chile
Tell us the goods, destination market and storage time. Dani replies with zone storage, services and rates for your program.
Own offices in the USA, Panama, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas
Documents for your program
Commercial invoice · Packing list · Inventory records in our WMS
Talk to a person, not a bot
Daniel Zapata · Operations Director
Dani prices your program himself and confirms space, handling rates and documents, in English or Spanish.
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