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Chemicals shipped to Chile

Chile's chemical demand is anchored by mining. Copper and lithium operations in the north, supplied through Antofagasta, Mejillones and Iquique, need large volumes of process chemicals, inorganic reagents and assay supplies. Salmon aquaculture around Puerto Montt, pulp, paper and forestry in Concepción, and wine, fruit and food processing in central Chile add demand for specialty chemicals, solvents and lab reagents. Generic pharmaceutical producers and research labs in Santiago and Valparaíso buy APIs and impurity reference standards. Zemixal ships sea freight from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to San Antonio, Valparaíso, Antofagasta or Iquique, with transit of roughly 35 to 50 days. Air cargo to Santiago usually takes 4 to 7 days. Every lot carries a COA and a 16-section GHS SDS, and qualifying goods can benefit from the India–Chile PTA.

Chile Logistics facts Documents

VapiNhava Sheva / MundraSan Antoniosea 35–50 daysSantiago Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL)air 4–7 days

Chile at a glance

Logistics facts for Chile
Capital	Santiago
Currency	Chilean Peso (CLP)
Languages	Spanish
Discharge seaports	San Antonio, Valparaíso, Antofagasta / Mejillones, Iquique
Arrival airports	Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez (SCL)
Sea transit from India	35–50 days port to port
Air transit	4–7 days
Chemical regulator	MINSAL / ISP (hazardous substances regulation DS 57/2019)
Pharma regulator	ISP (Instituto de Salud Pública)
Trade agreements with India	India–Chile PTA

Transit timeline by sea

1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
35–50 daysOcean transit to San Antonio
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: MINSAL / ISP (hazardous substances regulation DS 57/2019).

Indicative door to door by sea: 42–67 days

By air the same journey usually takes 8–17 days from order to delivery.

Importing chemicals into Chile

Medicines and APIs are regulated by the ISP, which grants sanitary registrations and import authorisations. Chile's hazardous substances regulation, DS 57/2019, is phasing in GHS classification, labelling and notification duties for importers. Precursor chemicals must be entered in the special registry for controlled chemical substances. Preferential duty under the India–Chile PTA requires a valid certificate of origin in the agreement's format, and dangerous goods follow IMDG or IATA rules. Your customs broker can confirm which obligations apply to each product.

Main buying sectors

Copper & lithium miningSalmon aquaculturePulp, paper & forestryWine & food processingGeneric pharmaceuticalsFruit exports

Industrial hubs we deliver to

Santiago · Antofagasta · Concepción · Valparaíso · Puerto Montt

Document checklist

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
Certificate of Origin in India–Chile PTA format for preferential duty
ISP import authorisation or sanitary registration for pharmaceuticals where required
Controlled chemical substances registry entry for precursors where applicable
Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable

The exact set depends on product, quantity and end use. We confirm it in writing with every quotation.

Why buyers in Chile order from Zemixal

Zemixal supplies Chilean mines, salmon farms and pharma labs from India, with PTA-format origin certificates and routing to northern or central ports.

By division

What we supply to Chile

Ordered by how often buyers in Chile ask for them.

Specialty Chemicals

Polymers, monomers, dyes, flavours, essential oils, water treatment and process chemicals for…

876 products

Inorganics & Metals

Inorganic salts, rare earths, high-purity metals, nanomaterials, sputtering targets, optics an…

5,293 products

Lab Reagents

Reagent-grade salts, acids, indicators, titrants, standard solutions and synthesis reagents fo…

3,487 products

APIs

Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients across anti-infective, CNS, cardiovascular, metabolic,…

385 products

Solvents (HPLC & GC)

HPLC, LC-MS, GC, spectroscopy, anhydrous and bulk solvents in bottles to drums, packed for saf…

590 products

Biochemicals

Amino acids, buffers, carbohydrates, enzyme substrates, nucleotides, media, stains and natural…

2,841 products

Impurity Reference Standards

Pharmacopoeial impurities, nitrosamines, metabolites, labelled internal standards and API work…

20,060 products

Pharmaceutical Intermediates

Organic and heterocyclic building blocks, key starting materials and API process intermediates…

14,468 products

Specialty Chemicals: a sample for Chile

Specialty Chemicals for Chile

4-Vinylpyridine, 95%

CAS: 100-43-6
Formula: C₇H₇N
MW: 105.14 g/mol

ZX-018063

Acrylic acid, 99%

CAS: 79-10-7
Formula: C₃H₄O₂
MW: 72.06 g/mol

ZX-018064

Azelaic acid, 98%

CAS: 123-99-9
Formula: C₉H₁₆O₄
MW: 188.22 g/mol

ZX-018065

Azelaic acid, ≥95%

CAS: 123-99-9
Formula: C₉H₁₆O₄
MW: 188.22 g/mol

ZX-018066

Benzophenone-3,3′,4,4′-tetracarboxylic dianhydride, 99%

CAS: 2421-28-5
Formula: C₁₇H₆O₇
MW: 322.22 g/mol

ZX-018067

Butyl acrylate, 99%

CAS: 141-32-2
Formula: C₇H₁₂O₂
MW: 128.17 g/mol

ZX-018068

Butyl acrylate, puriss, 99%+

CAS: 141-32-2
Formula: C₇H₁₂O₂
MW: 128.17 g/mol

ZX-018069

Cyclen, 99%

CAS: 294-90-6
Formula: C₈H₂₀N₄
MW: 172.27 g/mol

ZX-018070

Cities in Chile

Santiago Santiago Metropolitan Region

Questions

Shipping to Chile

Can we claim India–Chile PTA preferences on chemical imports?

Products covered by the agreement can qualify for preferential duty if they meet its origin rules and a certificate of origin in the PTA format is presented. Mention the PTA in your enquiry so we prepare the right certificate. Your Chilean broker confirms eligibility.

Can copper and lithium mines order bulk reagents to Antofagasta?

Yes. Inorganic chemicals and process reagents are available in bulk. Send volumes and grades through the RFQ page, and we quote sea freight to Antofagasta, Mejillones or Iquique with IMDG documentation where needed. Small trial quantities can fly to Santiago before bulk orders are placed, and every lot ships with a COA and a 16-section GHS SDS.

Do salmon farms find lab reagents for water and fish health testing?

Many lab reagents, biochemicals and analytical standards used in aquaculture testing are listed. Search by name or CAS number and add items to the quote panel. Small packs can fly to Santiago and continue by domestic courier to Puerto Montt.

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