Argentina Parcel Restrictions
Since last Nov 15th, Argentinean Customs has placed restrictions on the below items / commodities to be imported under Courier Door to Door procedure: 1- E-commerce shipments containing Textiles, Footwear, and Electronics.
Exceptions to these categories are exclusive to Books, CDs & E-Readers / Tablets for personal use. 2- All Printed Material such as Advertising Brochures, Pamphlets & Catalogues.
Shipments containing any of these items are subject to Formal import process, requiring the following:
- Paperwork turnover to Consignee for clearance performed by their broker of choice.
- Consignee must register as importer and obtain any licenses / permits depending on commodity requirements.
- Duties, taxes, brokerage + warehousing fees are applicable and under Consignee’s responsibility.
*Shipments unable to be cleared through Customs will be returned to origin. This return could take almost up to 4 months.