>From my TREG Files:
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Summary: Products can be imported into Chile without restrictions
as there are no formal import restrictions. For products in question
since Homologation is required and safety testing must be done before
submitting for homologation, all is required.
Product Safety Testing: Testing in labs in Chile is required. While
not required, it is recommended that a Chilean Corporation request
and hold Safety Certificate.
Import Restrictions: Again there are none.
Telecommunications: Homologation required. Testing/Review for all
products that will connect to national phone network.
Specific Regulations for Satellite Receivers: Conditional, In
process.
Key Agencies:
CENET CHILE-TELEPHONE - REGULATORY AGENCY
CEO Mr. Jonny Wolf
Address: Anturo Prat 1171 of 304
Santiago, Chile
562-556-1535
Home Phone Connections: Standard connection is RS-11. In very
limited amounts, other older types are also present.
The Compliance Process:
Chile has regulations requiring testing and certification.
1) Product Safety - Chile recognizes Safety Certification from other
countries, as the basis for their approval. The products are
required to be processed/tested in Chile. Our team in Chile
reports that enforcement of the regulations is very lax.
1A) Documentation - The following is required for Product Safety
submission to a Lab in Chile.
A) A Spanish Language Owners/Users Manual and
B) Power Supply Schematics. Recommended additional Documentation:
ETL, UL, etc. Listing Letter and two (2) samples to be submitted.
Timing for the typical product safety test for electronic products
two/three weeks.
2) Certification of Testing - Only Chilean Corporations may apply for
and receive Certificates. Certificates are issued by CENET
(Takes 2 to 4 weeks.) CENET will also require a submittal of
the Manufacturer's Declaration of Quality, in Spanish.
3) Telecommunications (Homologation) Approval:
A) Review/Testing - Any product that will connect to the National
Phone System or use radio frequencies must be submitted for
Evaluation/Testing and Licensing by the CENET. All products
submitted for Evaluation/Testing must first be approved for
Product Safety.
Telecommunications products with FCC Part 68 approval may be
submitted for Review with three (3) copies of the FCC Part 68 report
(required to enter the Review Process). Products are also to
submitted to the examiner. This review takes about two (2) to four
(4) weeks.
After this is completed the Review Report or Lab Report is submitted
to CENET with an application for License. This takes approximately
20 working days from the receipt of documents for the File Number/
Certificate.
4) General Comment - Chile is a "free" market, but has a political
content beyond the Certification process. Concessions have been
granted to private companies to operate cable and cellular systems
in Chile. Depending on the company that introduces the product into
the Chilean Market, there is a potential for "Administrative Review"
before Certification may be obtained.
