The Customs Collection and Control Agency (ARCA) formalized – this Tuesday – the operation of the new regime that allows the direct acquisition of appliances and electronic products from Tierra del Fuego. It is a long -awaited measure by companies in the sector, which Now they can launch the operation.
The new regime relies on Law 19,640, which established an exclusive fiscal and customs promotion framework for Tierra del Fuego. The main objective is to simplify the operation and reduce logistics costs. SOLO may participate those companies that have active production covered by law, and each transaction must be registered in a digital system interoperable between companies and the state agency.
Decree No. 334/2025 had already delineated the general guidelines of the initiative, but was in charge of defining the operational and technological details of the new sales system.
Cheaper purchases from Tierra del Fuego: what products are included
With this regulation, consumers will be able to access 39 electronic products and appliances assembled in Tierra del Fuego under the industrial promotion regime, without paying certain taxes. However, the measure is destined exclusively to the final consumer, and expressly prohibits the resale of the goods acquired through this channel.
- Appliances: air conditioners, microwave, washing machine, fryers, vacuum cleaners, coffee makers, etc.
- Technology: cell phones, notebooks, tablets, digital cameras, televisions, etc.
- Audio and video: radios, CD and cassette players, audio equipment, speakers, etc.
- Others: Electronic games, digital watches, shaped, and more.
Purchases from Tierra del Fuego: what are the limitations
The program is designed for Argentine residents and imposes clear restrictions: Each buyer can acquire up to three units of the same type of product per calendar year. In addition, the total value of each purchase will not be able to exceed US $ 3,000, according to the exchange rate seller of the National Bank corresponding to the day before the operation, regardless of the weight of the merchandise.
There is no monthly or annual operations, but the limit of three units per category should always be respected of product by recipient.
How will the purchase procedure be
The purchase process will be carried out through Web portals administered by the industries authorized in Tierra del Fuego. These platforms must operate with online supervision by Arca, which will verify in real time the Compliance with the required parameters before authorizing each order.
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Among the requirements, companies based in the special customs area must:
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Enable an interoperable online sales channel with ark systems.
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Electronic register each operation, detailing information from the buyer and acquired products.
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Guarantee that each shipment respects the established stops and is not repeated more than three times by type of product per year and by recipient.
Once the operation is finished and the limits, the electronic documentation generated will suffice so that the product is delivered directly to the buyer’s home, No need for additional customs procedures.
Finished the process, Information will be transmitted to the ark systemwhich will approve the operation and enable delivery No additional customs requirements.
Source: Ambito
