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The EU-Chile Interim Trade Agreement (ITA) is set to replace the existing EU-Chile Association Agreement on 1 February 2025, introducing several key changes for traders. Among the most notable updates is the transition to self-certification for preferential origin claims, offering greater flexibility for businesses.  From 1 February 2025, traders will be able to use self-certification based on statements on origin, even for multiple shipments of identical products, or rely on the importer’s knowledge. This replaces the current system of EUR.1 movement certificates and invoice declarations under the old agreement.

From 1 February 2025 the following changes apply:

• The EUR.1 movement certificates and the invoice declarations issued in accordance with the (old) EU-Chile Association Agreement will no longer be accepted. Claims for preferential origin should be based on a statement on origin or importer’s knowledge, as appropriate. 
• The claims for preferential origin for the products in transit, temporary storage, warehousing or in free zones on 1 February 2025 should be based on the statements on origin, as provided under ITA.
• The Approved Exporter numbers are replaced by the REX number. Consignments above 6000 Euro claiming preferential origin should contain the REX number. 

These changes aim to simplify processes for traders while aligning with the EU’s broader trade facilitation goals. Businesses trading with Chile are encouraged to prepare for these updates to ensure compliance and take full advantage of the benefits offered under the ITA.

For additional details and guidance, visit the DG TAXUD website.