🇦🇷 Import Customs & Duties: Argentina
Quick Facts
Umbral libre de impuestos
$50
Paquetes bajo $50, libre de impuestos
IVA / Impuesto
21%
CIF value + duty + estadística fee (3%). Additional IVA perception (20% extra) and income tax perception (6%) at customs. Effective tax burden can exceed 50%.
Clearance Time
10-45 days
typical processing
Nota: Very high import taxes and restrictions
Duty Rates by Category
| Category | Duty Rate | HS Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 16-20% | HS 85 |
| Clothing | 26-35% | HS 61-62 |
| Footwear | 20-35% | HS 64 |
| Food products | 0-20% | HS 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-14% | HS 84 |
| Cosmetics | 18% | HS 33 |
| Books | 0% | HS 49 |
| Toys | 20% | HS 95 |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on the HS code of your item.
Calculadora de aranceles
Por debajo del umbral de minimis, ¡sin arancel!: $50 USD
Customs Clearance Process
AFIP (Federal Administration of Public Revenue) manages customs through MALVINA electronic system. MERCOSUR Common External Tariff applies. SIMI (Import Monitoring System) pre-authorization required for many goods. CUIT tax ID required.
What to Actually Expect
Among world's strictest import rules. $50 de minimis. Afip tax on purchases. Can hold packages 30-90 days.
Documentos necesarios
Factura comercial
Descripción, cantidad, valor, datos del remitente y destinatario
Lista de empaque
Descripción detallada del contenido
Declaración aduanera (CN22/CN23)
Requerida para envíos postales
Guía aérea (AWB)
Generada por el transportista al reservar el envío
Certificado de origen
Puede requerirse para aranceles reducidos
Licencia de exportación/importación
Para productos restringidos
Import License Requirements
SIMI pre-authorization for controlled goods. ANMAT for food, drugs, cosmetics. INTI for technical standards. Non-automatic licenses for many consumer goods. Frequent regulatory changes make compliance challenging.
Certificate of Origin
MERCOSUR certificate for regional trade. Form A for GSP. Argentine Chamber of Commerce issues certificates. Preferential certificates for Chile, Bolivia bilateral agreements.
Learn more →Artículos prohibidos y restringidos
Prohibidos
- xNarcóticos y drogas ilegales
- xExplosivos y materiales inflamables
- xArmas y municiones
- xProductos falsificados
- xMoneda y documentos falsos
Restringidos (requiere permiso)
- !Medicamentos
- !Alimentos y bebidas
- !Plantas y semillas
- !Electrónica (baterías de litio)
- !Perfumes y cosméticos
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Estimación de aranceles
Cargos de importación estimados al enviar mercancías a Argentina:
| Valor del producto | Arancel | IVA/Impuesto | Total a pagar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $0 | $0 | Gratis |
| $100 | $18 | $25 | $42 |
| $200 | $53 | $53 | $106 |
| $500 | $158 | $138 | $296 |
| $1000 | $333 | $280 | $612 |
Solo estimaciones. Los aranceles reales dependen de la categoría del producto.
Rutas populares a Argentina
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the duty-free threshold for Argentina?
The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Argentina is $50. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Argentina?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Argentina is 21%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty + estadística fee (3%). Additional IVA perception (20% extra) and income tax perception (6%) at customs. Effective tax burden can exceed 50%.
How long does customs clearance take in Argentina?
Typical customs clearance in Argentina takes 10-45 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Argentina?
To import into Argentina, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.
What items are prohibited from import into Argentina?
Argentina prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.