Thousands of Argentines are preparing to celebrate the new year and, later, start your summer vacation. For those who have decided to visit a destination abroad, the Customs Collection and Control Agency (ARCA) announced the current restrictions for the entry of certain products.
In detail, given the difference in prices in items such as technology and clothing, many travelers take advantage of their vacations to buy these items abroad, so it is relevant to be up to date with the standards established by the national agency. In addition, the entity also set the limit franchises – depending on whether the trip is by air, sea or land -, which range from US$300 to US$500.
What items ARCA prohibits from entering the country
All travelers returning to the country from their vacation must go through the Customs controls. In this inspection, the staff verifies that the luggage, its contents and items that are brought into the country.
In detail, the national agency prohibits the entry of the following products:
- Weapons and explosives (except with prior authorization from the National Agency for Controlled Materials, ANMAC).
- Narcotic substances.
- Objects of archaeological or cultural value.
- Merchandise intended for commercial or industrial uses.
On the other hand, products such as a cell phone and a notebook or tablet. Items that have been declared before leaving for the trip will also be exempt from paying taxes.
What is the maximum value allowed to enter products without paying taxes
ARK In turn, it establishes a franchise – value limit of a product – that a traveler can enter the country. The Limits vary depending on the means of transportation used by the person.
To enter by air or sea, the agency allows up to US$500 per personwith an additional franchise of US$500 for purchases made in free shops. On the other hand, the amount is modified for non-emancipated minors under 16 years of age, for whom the limit is reduced to $250.
On the other hand, if you enter by land or river, each person will be able to enter up to US$300. In this case, the Government establishes an extra franchise only valid in Puerto Iguazú. In the case of non-emancipated minors under 16 years of age, The amount is reduced to US$150.
In the event that the flights entered into the country exceed the limits established by the agency, the traveler must pay a tariff equivalent to 50% of the exceeded amount. The agency recommends that those traveling abroad consult the current regulations before leaving the country and keep the invoices for the items purchased to facilitate the declaration at Customs and ensure a faster and more orderly process.
Source: Ambito
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