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AppleInternational: How to Buy from Apple Store US in Chile

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Live US personal shopper inside Apple stores. Video call from the aisle, ship via DHL Express to Santiago and beyond. Real customs estimate below.

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🔥 Trending r/AppleInternational · Posted by u/selectido_shopper · 🇨🇱 Chile

Top Apple Store US items Chile residents forward via Selectido

Based on Selectido shopper logs over the last 90 days, these are the items customers in Santiago / Valparaíso / Concepción ship from Apple Store US most often. Most are blocked from direct international delivery, restricted to certain regions, or carry a 2-3× markup at local retailers vs US retail. "Casillero" alternative — most popular use case among Chileans.

  • iPhone 17 Pro Max US-spec — frequently forwarded to Santiago / Valparaíso / Concepción.
  • MacBook Air M4 — frequently forwarded to Santiago / Valparaíso / Concepción.
  • AirPods Max — frequently forwarded to Santiago / Valparaíso / Concepción.
  • Apple Watch Series 10 — frequently forwarded to Santiago / Valparaíso / Concepción.
  • iPad Pro M4 — frequently forwarded to Santiago / Valparaíso / Concepción.
  • Apple Vision Pro — frequently forwarded to Santiago / Valparaíso / Concepción.
  • Studio Display — frequently forwarded to Santiago / Valparaíso / Concepción.
  • AirTags (4-pack) — frequently forwarded to Santiago / Valparaíso / Concepción.
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📌 Pinned r/AppleInternational · Posted by u/customs_helper · 🇨🇱 Chile

Real shipping cost + Chile customs (SNA + IVA 19%) breakdown: Minneapolis → Santiago

Updated for 2026 with current SNA + IVA 19% rates. These are end-to-end actual numbers, not estimates — every fee accounted for.

WeightExpress tierStandard tierEconomy tier
1–3 lb (small)$36–$50$29–$37$21–$33
4–7 lb (medium)$45–$66$39–$50$34–$47
8–14 lb (large)$77–$94$54–$86$50–$77
15–25 lb (XL)$104–$159$89–$114$77–$98

Chile customs (SNA + IVA 19%) — duty on top of shipping:

  • Threshold: USD $41 personal-import (the $41 rule). Items below this clear with zero duty.
  • Tax framework: Servicio Nacional de Aduanas: 6% import duty + 19% IVA over USD $41. Under threshold: zero duty.
  • Aduana note: SNA Aduana clears at Santiago / Iquique / Valparaíso. Couriers handle pedimento on delivery.

Transit time from Minneapolis hub: DHL 4–7 days · FedEx 5–8 days · USPS 9–14 days.

Carriers we use for Chile: DHL Express + FedEx + UPS Worldwide Expedited.

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Why customers in Chile use Selectido for Apple

Apple Store US prices are the global benchmark — every other Apple Store, authorized reseller, or carrier markup is measured against them.

Local Apple Stores in most countries charge 15-50% more than US retail for identical hardware, and many countries simply do not have Apple Store retail at all. AppleCare+ enrollment from outside the US is notoriously fiddly. For Chile customers specifically, SNA customs requires accurate value declaration on courier shipments — guesswork ends in seizures or paid-twice scenarios. Selectido marks customs accurately, includes the original receipt, and confirms exact landed cost before charging your card.

A Selectido shopper buys at a US Apple Store on a video call with you, confirms IMEI and configuration on camera, and ships fully insured via DHL Express. AppleCare+ within 60 days remains valid worldwide.

Landed cost estimate — typical $200 Apple order to Chile

Apple retail price$200.00
DHL Express courier (2 kg)$56.00
Customs duty (6%)$15.36
VAT/IVA (19%)$51.56
Selectido service fee$14.99
Total landed$337.91

+ 69% over US retail

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What customers in Chile buy from Apple

How Selectido buys at Apple for you

  1. Book a session — pick a 30-minute or 1-hour video slot, or use $14.99 package forwarding if you'll order online directly.
  2. Video call from the aisle — your shopper opens their phone camera inside the Apple store. You point, they pick up, you confirm.
  3. Approve and pay — final basket photo, exact total in USD, your approval, then we pay at checkout.
  4. Ship to Chile — DHL Express with accurate SNA customs paperwork. Door-to-door including customs clearance.
Chile customs in plain English: SNA exempts personal-use under USD $30. Above threshold flat 6% duty + 19% IVA on CIF + duty.

Frequently asked questions

Can I order from Apple.com directly to Chile?
Most US Apple websites do not ship internationally to Chile. Some categories — supplements, lithium batteries, cosmetics — are blocked from international shipping even when general shipping is available. Selectido provides a US shipping address and a live US shopper to bridge this gap.
How much will customs cost on a $200 Apple order shipped to Chile?
Estimated total landed cost for a typical $200 Apple order to Chile: about $338 including SNA customs, VAT/IVA 19%, DHL courier (~$56), and the Selectido $14.99 forwarding fee. SNA exempts personal-use under USD $30. Above threshold flat 6% duty + 19% IVA on CIF + duty.
How long does shipping from Apple to Chile take?
DHL Express from US to Chile typically takes 4-9 business days door-to-door including customs at the major Chile entry port. Selectido buys at Apple, ships same-day or next business day from our US warehouse.
Can I get Apple loyalty points or rewards as a customer in Chile?
Selectido shoppers can apply your Apple account number, Beauty Insider, Apple ID, Costco membership, or other loyalty program credentials at checkout if you provide them. Points and benefits accrue to your account directly.
What if Apple runs out of stock during my video session?
Selectido shoppers will offer alternatives in real time — comparable brands, different colors or sizes, or another nearby Apple store. You approve every substitution on camera before we buy.
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