Chile: Resolución 737 EXENTA Enters into Force

In response to the increase in certification requests, Chile’s Subsecretariat of Telecommunications (SUBTEL) issued Resolution 737/2025 on May 13, 2025. The resolution was subsequently amended by Resolution 2219/2025 on November 17, 2025.

The amended framework entered into force on February 22, 2026, superseding Resolution No. 1,985 of 2017.

Key Features of the Changes

• Certification remains mandatory for equipment used in medical applications.

• A local representative in Chile is now mandatory.

Newly Exempted Device Categories

Among others, the following categories previously covered under Resolution 1,985/2017 are now exempt from type approval:

• Portable transceivers (433.05–434.79 MHz)

• Remote control devices (315 MHz and 430–440 MHz)

• RFID equipment operating at:

  • 119–135 kHz

  • 13.553–13.567 MHz

  • 902–928 MHz

• Vehicle radar systems operating at:

  • 24–24.25 GHz

  • 76–77 GHz

  • 77–81 GHz

• Other equipment operating in:

  • 2.400–2.4835 GHz

  • 5.150–5.250 GHz

  • 5.250–5.350 GHz

  • 5.470–5.725 GHz

  • 5.725–5.850 GHz

  • 5.925–6.425 GHz

Requirements Before Importing Exempt Devices

For exempt devices not previously approved in Chile, manufacturers must:

• Verify that radioelectric emissions comply with applicable telecommunications regulations

• Obtain an FCC or EU test report including the required technical information

• Affix a compliant QR code linking to a Spanish-language website containing required information (A–D)

QR Code Technical Requirements

The QR code must:

• Be located in a visible place where the equipment is displayed or advertised

• Measure at least 1 cm × 1 cm

• Have no frame

• Be readable by mobile devices (e.g., Model 2 QR code)

• Use square modules (border and center style)

• Provide a correction level of 30%

• Ensure sufficient color contrast for readability

Information Required on the Linked Website

A) Marketing Information

• Date

• Equipment brand name

• Manufacturer

• Importer or representative in Chile

• Address

• Contact email

• Website

B) Technical Characteristics

Summary indicating where the following information is stated in the test report:

• Equipment category

• Trademark

• Model name

• Technology or modulation

• Operating frequency ranges

• Antenna gain (dBi)

• Maximum EIRP (dBm and mW)

• Module information (if applicable)

C) Declaration of Conformity

Signed by the manufacturer, confirming compliance with Resolution Exenta No. 1,985 of 2017.

D) FCC or EN Test Report

If the test report contains confidential information, restricted sections may require password access. The password must be provided in advance to SUBTEL via email at:
certificaciones@subtel.gob.cl

Implementation Date

As of February 22, 2026, devices without a compliant QR code on the packaging may not be operated or displayed to the public.

For devices already approved, it is sufficient to publish the type approval certificate on a website and place a QR code linking to the certificate in a visible location.

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• 2025-05-23 – Chile: MTT Exempt Resolution N°737 Updates SRD Standards

Sources (Spanish only)

• Resolución 737 EXENTA:
  https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?idNorma=1213556

• Resolución 2219 EXENTA:
  https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar/imprimir?idNorma=1218764&idParte=10571473&idVersion=2026-02-22

• Resolución 1985 EXENTA:
  https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?idNorma=1109333