The Bank of New York 101 Barclay Street, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10286 March 28, 2008 Securities & Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20549 Attn.: Document Control RE: American Depositary Shares evidenced by the American Depositary Receipts for Ordinary Shares, Series B of Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. (F-6 File No.: 33-67156) Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on behalf of The Bank of New York, as Depositary for securities against which American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) are to be issued, we attach a copy of the new prospectus (Prospectus) reflecting the change in the number of Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A., Series B Ordinary Shares represented by one American Depositary Share (the Ratio) from one (1) ADS represents 10 Series B Ordinary Shares to one (1) ADS represents one (1) Series B Ordinary Share. As required by Rule 424(e), the upper right hand corner of the Prospectus cover page has a reference to Rule 424(b)(3) and to the file number of the registration statement to which the Prospectus relates. Pursuant to Section III B of the General Instructions to the Form F-6 Registration Statement, the Prospectus consists of the ADR certificate for Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A., Series B. The Prospectus has been revised to reflect the new Ratio, and has been overstamped with: Effective March 28, 2008, One (1) ADR equals One (1) Series B Ordinary Share. Attached to this letter is a copy of a letter from Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A., to The Bank of New York requesting that the Ratio be changed. Please contact me with any questions or comments at (212) 815 4244. Sincerely, Sandra Friedrich Assistant Vice President 212-815-4244 sfriedrich@bnymellon.com 675934-1