Argentina Import Regulations

General Information & Importers

• • Drive Side: Left-hand drive vehicles allowed.
• • Allowed Importers: Returning Argentine residents, diplomats and certain international organization staff, foreigners under temporary admission rules.
• • Not Allowed: Regular private buyers without exemption, car dealers importing for resale.
• • Inspection: Not specifically required.

Shipping & Restrictions

• • Year Restriction: No age limit.
• • Destination Port: Buenos Aires.
• • Time of Shipment: 37–44 days (Container).
• • Vessel Schedule: Weekly (Container).
• • Shipping Line: Not specified.

Duties, Taxes & Exemptions

• • Customs Duties & Taxes: Import duty: 0%–35% (based on CIF value: Cost + Insurance + Freight).
• • VAT: ~21% (applied on CIF + duty).
• • Additional fees may include statistical tax, port/terminal fees, storage, and customs broker fees.
• • Exemptions: Diplomatic franchise rules, certain EV/hybrid quotas with reduced/0% duty.

Practical Notes

• • Compliance/homologation checks can be costly and slow.
• • High landed costs reported; can approach double the CIF value.
• • Clearance time: 1–4 weeks, can be longer if issues arise.

Required Documents

• • Original Export Certificate.
• • Bill of Lading (B/L).
• • Commercial Invoice.
• • Packing List.
• • Export Inspection Certificate (if applicable).
• • Import Authorization / Special Permit.
• • Customs Import Declaration.
• • Proof of eligibility (residency/diplomatic papers).
• • Passport / DNI / residency proof.