Perhaps Chile is now "Holding back the tide" against non native species. Pine, eucalyptus, grapes, apples are all non native species which Chile has certainly embraced.
Chile was sort of an agricultural version of Japan in the recent past. Japan imported all raw materials and produced goods whereas Chile was able to grow almost anything the world needed.
I do applaud Chile's agricultural inspectors and their efforts to protect their currently native species.
We have never had a problem at the airport with any of the immigration or customs officials even when we travelled with our dog or when my wife brought three wedding dresses for various cousins at one time.
Just try to learn the current regulations, declare, and explain.



