The 20ft Simple Love Expandable Home Kit (PAE) is a premium modular home designed for buyers who want a complete, move-in-ready unit with a high-end finish. This page covers the kit’s specification, the Chile-standard electrical package, factory pricing, and the full landed cost to Chilean ports.
Kit Overview
- Model: PAE — 20ft Simple Love Expandable Home Kit
- Frame: black steel structure, powder-coated
- Exterior finishes: two options — iron blue-grey and wood grain
- Electrical: full Chile-standard system, pre-wired for water heater
- Configurations: single kit, or two-kit combination (one grey + one wood) for a mixed-style compound
- Budget option: used container available on request to lower the base cost
Why the PAE Kit Fits the Chilean Market
Chile has a long geography and a fast-growing demand for relocatable housing — vineyard guest houses, coastal holiday cabins, mining camp units, and emergency housing after earthquakes. The Simple Love kit’s key advantages for Chile:
- Seismic framing: the steel frame is engineered to be crane-lifted and re-anchored; with proper foundation anchoring it performs well in seismic zones (Chile applies NCh 433 for conventional buildings — for a relocatable unit, anchor design matters most).
- Ready electrical: the Chile-standard wiring means no re-work at the border, a common cost trap with units wired to other standards.
- Compact shipping: expandable design ships as one 20ft equivalent, keeping freight to San Antonio or Valparaíso manageable.
Price: FOB to Landed in Chile (USD)
| Cost Item | Amount (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FOB price (PAE kit) | 10,800 – 13,500 | Factory gate, standard spec |
| Ocean freight (China → Chile) | 3,200 – 4,200 | To San Antonio / Valparaíso, ~35 days |
| CIF value | 14,000 – 17,700 | Duty basis |
| Import duty (HS 9406, ~6%) | 840 – 1,060 | Chile MFN rate for prefab buildings |
| VAT (19%) | 2,820 – 3,565 | IVA on CIF + duty |
| Port handling + broker | 500 – 900 | Customs broker, port charges |
| Inland delivery + installation | 2,000 – 3,500 | Trucking + crane day + site prep |
| Total landed | 19,900 – 26,500 | Ready to occupy |
Key point: the kit that lists at USD 10,800-13,500 at the factory lands in Chile at roughly USD 19,900-26,500 all-in. Duty and VAT add about 26% on top of CIF, and inland logistics vary widely by region — budget more for southern Chile (Puerto Montt) than central Chile.
Chile Import & Build Checklist
- HS 9406.90 (prefabricated buildings): confirm the current duty rate with your broker; MFN is approximately 6% but can vary by classification.
- IVA (VAT) at 19% applies on the CIF value plus duty at importation.
- Import requires a RUT number and customs broker filing via SICEX/SIGLO; start before the vessel departs.
- For a permanent placement, check the municipal permiso de edificación requirements; relocatable units on rural land often qualify under agricultural construction rules.
- Chile’s seismic context (NCh 433 zone map) means the anchor and foundation design should be reviewed by a local engineer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the two finish options?
Iron blue-grey and wood grain are the two exterior panel finishes. Both are factory-applied and maintenance-free; many buyers combine one of each for a mixed-style compound.
Can the electrical package be customized for other countries?
The kit ships with a Chile-standard electrical system (including water-heater pre-wiring). Other standards are available on request — tell us your destination when ordering.
Does the used-container option change the price?
Yes. Requesting a used container as the base shell lowers the unit cost; lead time and availability vary, so ask for a current quote.
What is included in installation?
FOB price covers the factory-built unit. We provide an installation manual, video guide, and remote support; local contractors handle site prep, crane, and connections.
How long is delivery to Chile?
Production 15-20 days, sea freight about 35 days, customs clearance 5-10 days — roughly 55-65 days total from order to site.
Request a Chile Landed Quote
Send your region (e.g., Santiago, Valparaíso, Antofagasta) and intended use and we will prepare a CIF or DDP quotation with duty, IVA, port handling, and delivery shown line by line. Contact jack@huayinghouse.com or WhatsApp +86 153-0318-4505.