In recent months, Argentina has made significant updates to its simplified import system. These changes directly affect anyone receiving packages from abroad, both individuals and small businesses. If you use MDE to send products to Argentina, this article explains how to operate within the legal framework and save significantly thanks to our repackaging, consolidation and strategic shipment management services.
What is the simplified regime and what does it allow?
The simplified import regime (popularly known as Puerta a Puerta, or Door to Door) is a system that allows Argentine citizens to receive packages from abroad without needing a customs broker or complex procedures. There are two main routes:
1. Correo Argentino – official Door to Door
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Allowance: USD 50 tax-exempt per shipment.
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Maximum quantity: 12 shipments per calendar year per person.
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Taxation: If the value exceeds USD 50, a 50% charge applies on the excess.
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Processing: Through the AFIP/ARCA portal by the recipient.
2. Private courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.)
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Allowance per shipment: USD 400 (no annual cap).
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Limit per shipment: USD 3,000 and up to 50 kg.
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Taxation: VAT (21%) on the amount above the allowance; no duties up to USD 400.
What changed in 2024?
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The courier allowance per shipment was raised to USD 400, allowing more tax-free margin per shipment.
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The total limit allowed per shipment was raised to USD 3,000 (previously USD 1,000).
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The inspection system was made more flexible: now more than 30% of packages go through simplified channels, which speeds up deliveries and reduces operating costs.
How MDE helps you save and make the most of these benefits
At MDE we stay on top of every regulatory change to help you receive your purchases at the lowest possible cost and in full legal compliance. Through our smart services, we achieve:
1. Strategic repackaging
If you buy products that exceed the regime's limit, we can split them into several smaller packages, each within the permitted range. This lets you:
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Avoid unnecessary tax payments
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Reduce the risk of your shipment being held
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Increase the number of items you can legally import
2. Shipments to multiple recipients
We can arrange your shipments so they reach different contacts in Argentina, each registered with their CUIT or CUIL. This way:
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You can make more than 12 shipments per year (Door to Door) without breaching the cap
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You distribute your purchases better among family, partners or team members
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You operate within the legal framework, but with greater flexibility
3. Date scheduling
Instead of sending everything together, we plan deliveries on staggered dates, which:
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Maximizes the use of your monthly or annual allowances
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Aligns shipments with your payment capacity or stock needs
4. Documentation in order
We help you generate and review all required documents: invoices, value declarations, packing lists and prior registrations. This ensures:
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That Customs does not hold the package due to formal errors
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That you declare the real value with no risk of fines or penalties
What products can I import under this system?
You can receive most products for personal or commercial use in small quantities, such as:
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Clothing and footwear
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Electronics and gadgets
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Books, supplements, tools, spare parts
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Household items or goods for local resale
That said, keep in mind that some products are restricted, such as perishable foods, medicines, flammable products, or connected electronics that are not approved by ENACOM.
And if your operation exceeds the simplified regime?
If you are a Cargo client and your operation exceeds the limits of the simplified regime —by volume, value or frequency—, MDE can also help you. We have experience handling commercial cargo, international consolidations and more complex customs procedures. We offer you solutions such as palletization, complete documentary preparation, bonded warehouse management and coordination with couriers or freight agents, allowing you to operate under the general import regime with efficiency, legal compliance and full control of your logistics costs.
And if there are questions or problems?
Our team is with you every step of the way. Whether you have questions about the requirements, need to split a purchase or want to plan a shipping calendar, we offer you:
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Personalized support in Spanish and English
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Real-time tracking
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Technical support for customs documentation
Conclusion: more flexibility, fewer taxes, greater control
Argentina's simplified regime opens up many opportunities to import legally without complications. And MDE gives you the tools to make the most of it: from smart logistics to tax strategy, all designed so you can buy more and pay less.
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