Can you buy it abroad from Argentina and receive it at home? Yes, and in 2026 it is easier and cheaper than ever. Thanks to the new import rules and the door-to-door system of Correo Argentino, you can bring technology, fashion, spare parts or books from abroad with less taxes and without complicated procedures. With MDE we give you the international address (and a list of recipients) to achieve this, always within the law. Updated in July 2026.
What is Correo Argentino's door-to-door system?
It is a simplified regime, managed by Correo Argentino, that allows natural persons to receive purchases from abroad for personal use at their home, without a customs broker. Its current conditions:
- Maximum value: USD 3,000 per shipment.
- Maximum weight: 20 kg.
- Deductible: USD 50 exempt on the first 12 purchases of the year.
- Taxes: If you exceed USD 50, you pay 50% on the surplus.
- Management: from the ARCA portal (former AFIP) by the recipient.
The legal trick: one shipment per recipient to avoid paying tariffs
This is the key that many do not take advantage of. With MDE you have a list of addresses and recipients, so you can separate your purchases into as many shipments as you need, keeping each one within the legal franchise. As each person (with their CUIT/CUIL) has their own franchise—USD 50 exempt on the first 12 door-to-door purchases of the year—, by distributing orders among yourself, family or contacts you maximize the franchises and minimize or avoid tariffs, always within the legal framework.
And if a single purchase exceeds the limit, we do strategic repackaging: We divide into several packages, each within the allowed range. This way you import more and pay less, without the risk of Customs retaining your shipment.
Door to door vs. courier: which one is best for you?
| Door to door (Correo Argentino) | Courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS...) | |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise | USD 50 (first 12 of the year) | USD 400 per shipment (no limit) per year) |
| Maximum value | USD 3,000 | USD 3,000 |
| Maximum weight | 20 kg | 50 kg |
| For whom | People only physical | Individuals and companies |
What's new in 2026: fewer taxes and more limits
Argentina transformed its import regime: 95% of the PAIS Tax was eliminated, the limit per courier rose from USD 1,000 to USD 3,000 and the franchise was added of USD 400exempt from tariffs. Customs controls were also streamlined. All the details, in our note on how Argentina revolutionized imports and in the guide how to make the most of the simplified regime.
How to buy abroad from Argentina, step by step
- Register for free in MDE and get your address in Europe, the US and China.
- Buy in the store you want using that address as the delivery address.
- We receive, consolidate or separate your purchases according to what suits you best.
- We ship to Argentina and coordinate so that it arrives door to door to your home.
How MDE helps you pay less
- One shipment per recipient: your address list allows you to keep each shipment within the franchise legal.
- Strategic repackaging: we divide large purchases into packages within the limit.
- Consolidation: when appropriate, we group several purchases in one shipment to save on transportation.
- Regular documentation: correct invoices and value declarations so that Customs does not retain your package.
Frequently asked questions
How much can I import through Correo Argentino's door-to-door system?
Up to USD 3,000 per shipment and a maximum weight of 20 kg, for personal use. You have a deductible of USD 50 exempt on the first 12 purchases of the year; If you exceed that amount, you pay 50% of the excess.
Is it legal to separate shipments by recipient to avoid paying tariffs?
Yes, it is an optimization within the legal framework. Each recipient (with their CUIT/CUIL) has their own franchise. With the list of addresses and recipients in MDE you can separate your purchases into several shipments, each within the exempt limit, and thus minimize or avoid tariffs without violating the rule.
What is better, door to door or courier?
Depends on shipping. Correo Argentino's door-to-door service is only for individuals (20 kg, USD 50 franchise, 12 shipments per year). The private courier allows up to 50 kg and has a much higher excess, of USD 400 per shipment (without annual limit, with VAT on the excess). We explain it in detail in this guide to the new rules.
What changed in Argentina's imports?
From the end of 2024, 95% of the PAIS Tax was eliminated, the limit per courier was raised from USD 1,000 to USD 3,000 and the duty-free deductible of USD 400 was introduced. Customs controls were also streamlined. The result: buying abroad is cheaper and simpler.
Can I make more than 12 shipments a year?
The door-to-door franchise is 12 annual purchases per person. By coordinating shipments to different recipients (each with their CUIT/CUIL) you can multiply that capacity legally, or use the courier. We see how to optimize it in this simplified regime guide.
How do I receive my purchases from abroad in Argentina?
With MDE you shop at any store in Europe, the US or Asia using your international address. We receive the package, we consolidate or separate it as appropriate and we send it to Argentina so that it arrives via the door-to-door system to your home.
Start today
It has never been such a good time to buy abroad from Argentina. Register in MDE, get your international address and make your first shipment. You can calculate the cost in the transportation quote and see the details of shipments to Argentina. You have a 14-day money-back guarantee. Doubts? Contact us.
