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.
- Allowance: USD 400 exempt from import duties and the statistics fee on each of the 5 annual shipments (VAT is still payable).
- Taxes: if you exceed USD 400, all the taxes of the general regime (21% VAT plus any applicable duties) are paid on the excess; from the sixth shipment of the year they are paid on the full value.
- Management: Correo Argentino reports your shipment to ARCA with your CUIT/CUIL; you validate or correct the declaration and Correo Argentino handles customs clearance on your behalf.
The allowance is personal: each recipient has their own
The USD 400 allowance (up to 5 shipments per year) is personal: each person, with their CUIT/CUIL, has their own, and every parcel must be for the personal use of whoever receives it (up to 3 units of the same kind). With MDE you have a list of addresses and recipients so each purchase can arrive in the name of the person who will use it.
If a purchase exceeds USD 400, the excess pays the taxes of the general regime. Customs may inspect shipments, so it is best to always declare the real value and keep the invoice at hand.
Door to door vs. courier: which one is best for you?
| Door to door (Correo Argentino) | Courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS...) | |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise | USD 400 (5 shipments per year) | USD 400 per shipment (5 per year) |
| Maximum value | USD 3,000 | USD 3,000 |
| Maximum weight | 20 kg | 50 kg |
| For whom | Individuals only | Individuals and companies |
What's new in 2026: fewer taxes and more limits
Argentina transformed its import regime: the PAIS Tax stopped applying, the courier limit rose from USD 1,000 to USD 3,000 and a USD 400 allowance exempt from import duties was added. 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 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
- Recipient list: each purchase can arrive in the name of the person who will use it, with their own allowance.
- Quoter: compare the shipping options to Argentina before you decide.
- 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 an allowance of USD 400 exempt from import duties and the statistics fee (VAT is still payable) on each of your 5 annual shipments; if you exceed that amount, the excess is taxed under the general regime.
Does each recipient have their own allowance?
Yes. The USD 400 allowance (up to 5 shipments per year) is personal (tied to each CUIT/CUIL) and each shipment must be for the personal use of its recipient. With the list of addresses and recipients in MDE you can send each purchase in the name of the person who will use it. Customs may inspect shipments, so always declare the real value.
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 400 franchise, 5 shipments per year). The private courier allows up to 50 kg and has the same allowance, of USD 400 per shipment (up to 5 shipments per year; VAT is still payable). We explain it in detail in this guide to the new rules.
What changed in Argentina's imports?
From the end of 2024 the PAIS Tax stopped applying, the courier limit was raised from USD 1,000 to USD 3,000 and the duty-free allowance of USD 400 was introduced. Customs controls were also streamlined. The result: buying abroad is cheaper and simpler.
Can I make more than 5 shipments a year?
The allowance covers up to 5 shipments per year and per person, with USD 400 on each; the courier has the same cap. From the sixth shipment of the year all the taxes of the general regime are paid on the full value, even if it does not exceed USD 400. Each recipient has their own allowances, always for personal use. We see how to make the most of 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.
