Winter holidays are coming to an end and those who had the opportunity to travel abroad to relax and see new destinations are beginning to make their way back home. When packing their bags, it is important for travelers to take into account the baggage allowance of the airline. Federal Public Revenue Administration (AFIP) to avoid surprises upon arrival in the country.
This franchise system, which Javier Milei’s government promised to reform in the short term, is still in force and has limits that must be respected in order to avoid having to pay more taxes.
Travel abroad: what is the AFIP baggage regime?
Travelers arriving in our country They will only have to make the Customs declaration when they must pay the corresponding tax for having exceeded the current franchise, transport merchandise regulated by SENASA or enter cash and/or monetary instruments – in foreign currency or national legal tender – for a value equal to or greater than the equivalent of US$10,000.
The Customs Declaration It is done by completing the digital baggage declaration form which can be found in mobile applications or self-service terminals. If the digital Customs declaration cannot be made, it must be made manually using the form OM-2087/G5 or OM-2087/G6as appropriate.
When travellers are part of a family group – married couples, cohabiting couples and children under 16 who are not emancipated – the exemption may be used jointly. Upon leaving the country, all travellers carrying goods originating in third countries as part of their luggage must declare them and show them to the customs service. by registering on form OM 121.
This service allows you to upload personal data, date and place of departure from the country, and the objects you are transporting. This way, you can print the form to present it at Customs when you travel. Form OM 121 is personal and non-transferable and must be submitted to the customs service upon return.
Travel abroad: what merchandise can be brought into the country without paying taxes
The products that can be brought into the country without paying tariffs are:
- Clothing and items for personal use and not for commercial purposes, including a laptop that does not require an external power source to operate (such as a notebook or tablet) and a cell phone.
- Books, brochures and newspapers,
- Prescription Remedies
Travel abroad: how much is the entry allowance?
Those leaving the country will be able to bring in items purchased abroad for an amount equal to or less than the deductible established for each case, which will be monthly and non-cumulative. The amount depends on the way in which the item is brought into Argentine territory.
Land or river route:
- US$300 in luggage
- No deductible at the arrival duty free shop, except in Puerto Iguazú where it will be US$500
By air or sea:
- US$500 in luggage
- US$500 at the arrival duty free shop
In addition, travellers enjoy an additional allowance of US$500 or its equivalent in another currency for goods purchased in duty-free shops upon arrival. In the case of minors under 16 years of age, the allowance is 50%.
When travellers form a family group – married couples, cohabiting couples and unemancipated children under 16 years of age – the allowance may be used jointly.
Travel abroad AFIP: What happens if I exceed the allowance and how do I calculate the tax I have to pay?
If the value of the item to be imported exceeds the allowance, a fee equal to 50% of the total amount exceeded must be paid.
For example, in the case of an airline franchise:
- Value of the item (USD 600) – allowed deductible (USD 500) = surplus (USD 100) – 50% tariff = total to be paid (USD 50)
Travel abroad: how much money can be brought into or withdrawn from the country
The AFIP It establishes that the entry and withdrawal of amounts less than US$10,000 or its equivalent in another currency is permitted.
If you need to pay in a higher amount, a special declaration must be made to Customs using form OM 2249A. Monetary expenses greater than the permitted amount must be made by bank transfer. In the case of minors under 16 years of age, the limit is US$5,000.
Source: Ambito
