Chile's USB-C Mandate: Finalized Interoperability Rules for Mobile Devices - G/TBT/N/CHL/726/Add.1

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Country : Chile | Date : 2026-05-21

Overview

Chile has finalized its "Regulation on Common Interoperability between Mobile Information and Telecommunication Devices and their Chargers" (Decreto N° 60). Issued by the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism, this regulation mandates a common charging interface, primarily USB Type-C, for a wide range of electronic devices, significantly impacting exporters of consumer electronics to the Chilean market.

Key Details

Country / Notifying Member: Chile
Document Symbol: G/TBT/N/CHL/726/Add.1
Notification Date: 2026-05-21
Comment Deadline: Not specified (consultations have concluded)
Expected Entry into Force: The regulation (Decreto N° 60) was issued on July 31, 2025, and published in the Official Gazette on May 13, 2026. Specific compliance deadlines are not detailed in this document.
Objective: To ensure common interoperability between mobile devices and their chargers, thereby protecting consumer rights and aligning with international technical standards.

What Is Being Regulated

This regulation applies to various mobile information and telecommunication devices that can be charged via cable and have a rechargeable battery (removable or integrated). The covered product categories include:
- Mobile phones
- Tablets
- Digital cameras
- Headphones
- Portable video game consoles
- Portable speakers
- E-readers
- Keyboards
- Mice
- Portable navigation systems
- Laptops

Technical standards referenced (for the development of Chilean national norms):
- IEC 62680-1-2:2024 (USB Interfaces for data and power - Part 1-2: Common components. Specification for USB Power Delivery.)
- IEC 62680-1-3:2024 (USB Interfaces for data and power - Part 1-3: Common components. Specification for USB Type-C® Cable and Connector)

Key Requirements & Technical Changes

Mandatory USB Type-C Receptacle: Devices commercialized in Chile, as listed in the scope, must be equipped with an accessible and operational USB Type-C charging receptacle.
Compliance with Technical Norms: Devices must adhere to Chilean technical standards, which will be developed by the National Institute of Normalization (INN) based on the international IEC 62680-1-2:2024 and IEC 62680-1-3:2024 standards, focusing on common interoperability.
Additional Charging Receptacles: Devices may incorporate other charging receptacles in addition to the mandatory USB Type-C, provided all other regulatory obligations are met.
Headphone Charging Cases: For headphones, the charging case or cover is considered part of the main device for the purposes of this regulation.

Recommended Actions:

Carefully review the full text of Chile's Decreto N° 60 and the amended Law N° 19.496, particularly the new Article 12 C, to understand all legal obligations.
Verify that all products within the specified categories intended for the Chilean market incorporate the USB Type-C charging receptacle.
Monitor the Chilean National Institute of Normalization (INN) for the issuance of specific national technical standards based on IEC 62680-1-2:2024 and IEC 62680-1-3:2024.
Plan for any necessary product design adjustments, manufacturing process changes, and testing to ensure full compliance with the mandated technical specifications.

Link to the notification here