date:Oct 12, 2012
In September 2012 the Chilean Fisheries Agency (SERNAPESCA) officially cleared off on import requirements for US live lobsters. Given the current exchange rate between the US dollar and the strong Chilean peso, which continues to favour US sales, and the US-Chile Free trade Agreement which gives the US zero tariff on seafood, this market access opening offers an opportunity for US lobster sales in Chile.
Chilean Import Requirements for US Lobsters:
The Chilean importer must request an impo