The organization -exAFIP- announced that starting this Monday the resolution 5608 in the Official Gazette that will enable the modifications. “This measure responds to the need to facilitate and streamline foreign trade, adapting regulations to the current demands of the sector,” they reported.
The changes that will come into force in the next few hours were promoted by the Secretariat of Industry and Commerce of the Ministry of Economy. And, according to ARCA, it will govern goods acquired “for personal use”.
Purchases abroad: up to US$400 will not pay tariffs
In addition to raising the amount from US$1,000 to US$3,000, goods will be allowed to be imported for up to US$400 without paying tariffs. “In these cases, the products will only pay VAT,” they reported.
“This change seeks to promote a more dynamic and accessible environment for commercial operations, both for commercial and personal purposes”explained from the organization that leads Florence Misrahi, which is responsible for supervising and coordinating operations of the General Directorate of Customs (DGA).
The announcement accompanies the various modifications regulations promoted by the current administration to unify and update the existing provisions on the simplified import and export of merchandise. “The regulations that will be published tomorrow in the Official Gazette repeal more than 15 previous regulations,” they indicated.
In the event that the respective regulations are not complied with, ARK announced that a “clear sanctioning framework” to address such events by the PSP/Courier in the exercise of their activities. “This measure is essential to maintain integrity and order in customs operations,” they stressed.
Step by step, how to register the import process in ARCA
- After making the purchase you have to enter the page ARK.
- Go to section “International Postal Shipping” to declare receipt of the commodity.
- If registration is not made within the next 30 calendar days of receiving the merchandise, the person will not be able to use this benefit again.
- The procedure can be in the name of a human or legal person. You need to have access to a payment method enabled to buy abroad. It is required to have CUIT and the tax code with a security level
Source: Ambito
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