Argentina occupies a huge swath of varied terrain that stretches almost half the length of South America. As a result, Argentina is home to penguins off its chilly southern waters to jaguars in its northern subtropical wetlands. In addition to the country's large biodiversity, Argentina can also boast having the western hemisphere's highest point (Aconcagua) and its lowest (Laguna del Carbón).
Modern Argentina is gifted in many other ways: rich in natural resources, a highly literate population, an export-oriented agricultural sector, and a diversified industrial base.
No wonder its e-commerce economy has flourished with a 38% jump in 2020 alone! So, let's all say buenos días to our Argentinian friends.
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Argentina through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Argentina. In case you are an everyday shopper or a business,
you can easily save up to 50% on your international shipping costs by way of accessing our group buying power.
Shipments through Secureship come with full, easy to read tracking information to Argentina
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Jun 2, 2023
8:49 am
Corrientes, CO, AR
Delivered
Jun 1, 2023
7:18 am
Chubut, CH, AR
In transit
May 31, 2023
9:03 pm
Chaco, CH, AR
International Clearance
May 31, 2023
8:14 am
Catamarca, CA, AR
In transit
May 31, 2023
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
May 30, 2023
4:30 pm
Ottawa, ON, CA
Pickup Scan
Disclaimer!
While we have made every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate, Customs laws and procedures change regularly so it is
important to consult a licensed broker in Argentina before shipping any goods.
Types of Shipments
Not all types of shipments are created equal. Shipping a television will require different
paperwork, duties, and taxes than shipping an accounting statement, for example.
Here is a list of the most common types of shipments:
Gifts sent to Argentina from Canada will be exempt from duty and taxes only if they meet certain criteria.
Conditions of exemption depend on the value of the gift shipment and the quantity of shipments allowed within a calendar year.
The duty exemption under the following conditions:
Maximum of 12 annual shipments of up to $50 USD each (about $62 CAD)
Total value of shipments of $600 USD (about $750 CAD) per calendar year
A payment of 50% on the excess value will be required when:
The value of your shipment exceeds $ 50 USD (about $62 CAD)
When you exceed 12 shipments in the year
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
A gift shipment to an individual in Argentina from an individual in Canada will be duty-free only if its value is $50 USD (about $62 CAD) or less.
Shipments from Business-to-Business
There is no information at this time regarding shipping a gift from a business in Canada to a business in Argentina.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
There is no information at this time regarding shipping a gift from a business in Canada to an individual in Argentina.
Gift Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
The words 'Gift Shipment' or 'Unsolicited Gift' are included on the commercial invoice, even if the shipment is sent at Christmas time
(see sample)
List the items in the parcel and write the value of each
Sending more than one gift in the parcel? Wrap and tag each one individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
José de San Martin San Martin 27 C1004 CABA Argentina
Phone: +54 11 4331-2845
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift Shipment: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$79.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $79.99
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Multiple Gifts in One Shipment
Multiple gifts sent in one shipment should be wrapped and tagged individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
José de San Martin San Martin 27 C1004 CABA Argentina
Phone: +54 11 4331-2845
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift - Roger: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$39.99
1 Each
Gift - Erica: Handwoven French Canadian Catalogne Blanket
CA
$49.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $89.98
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Sample Commercial Invoice for Food, Chocolate, Candies
Ship To
Invoice
José de San Martin San Martin 27 C1004 CABA Argentina
Phone: +54 11 4331-2845
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Food Shipment - Assorted chocolate bars in their original manufacturer's packaging
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Box
Nestle Chocolate Bars in original packaging expiring May 2021 (shelf life of 6 months or longer)
CA
$20.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent / Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $20.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Samples
Commercial samples are shipped to be displayed at meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and other similar events.
The objective is to promote future purchases, not to sell the samples.
Samples shipped to Argentina from Canada may qualify for duty-free entry if:
They are intended for demonstration purposes only
They have no commercial value, i.e. they cannot be sold
They are of negligible quantity and weight
Commercial Sample Checklist
A Commercial Invoice must be included with your shipment
Clearly indicate 'Commercial Samples' on the commercial invoice in the General Description & Detailed Description of Goods (see sample)
The item shipped has tearing, perforation, slashing, defacing, or has permanent marking clearing indicating the item as commercial sample
Shipment is labelled: 'Mutilated Samples' or 'Marked Samples not for Resale'
José de San Martin San Martin 27 C1004 CABA Argentina
Phone: +54 11 4331-2845
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Commercial Sample - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Box
Commercial Sample - Advanced reading copy of Dan Brown's novel.
CA
$20.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Commercial Sample Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $20.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Advertising Material
Advertisement material may be shipped from Canada to Argentina provided they are authorized by Argentinian customs
and sent through the Temporary Admission Regime (TAR). See Temporary Imports section for details.
Advertising materials are intended for exhibitions or local trade shows and may include:
Items intended for display, demonstration, or promotion
Commercial samples for display with no intent to be sold
NOTE:
Many trade show organizers obtain a special waiver from the Ministry of Economy by declaring it an 'Event of National Interest'.
Advertising Material Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Promotional Material - Not for Resale' (see sample)
Sample Commercial Invoice for Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
José de San Martin San Martin 27 C1004 CABA Argentina
Phone: +54 11 4331-2845
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Promotional Material: Not for Resale. Product pamphlets to hand out at trade show.
CA
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Promotional Material Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Repairs
Equipment sent from Canada to Argentina will be exempt from duty if the equipment is under warranty and the repairs were made free of charge.
Items Under Warranty
When material is shipped to Canada for repair work under a warranty, i.e. provided free of charge,
Argentine duty and taxes will be incurred only on the shipping and insurance charges.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
Equipment that is no longer under warranty and is returning to Canada from Argentina after repairs, it will incur duty and GST on the value of the repair
and on any new parts required to complete the repair
Sending Product for Repair to Argentina
Equipment sent to Argentina from Canada for repair will be exempt from duty provided these items are sent under warranty.
Returning Repaired Product to Argentina
Equipment returning to Argentina after being shipped to Canada for repairs will be exempt from duty only if the equipment is under warranty. Taxes will apply to the value added to the equipment, such as for replaced parts.
Repair Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'REPAIR & RETURN' under the General Description or Remarks, and include the estimated time of return
(see sample)
Include repair contract with shipment
Serial or product number and the cost of repairs should be indicated under the Detailed Description of Goods section
Include the original shipping documents or tracking number from when the item was first exported to Argentina or exported to Canada (depending on which case applies)
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
José de San Martin San Martin 27 C1004 CABA Argentina
Phone: +54 11 4331-2845
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Fossil Watch being sent for repair - Model E5, serial # 789456FG7E2 - Repair Cost $76.00
US
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Warranty Repair Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Temporary Imports
Goods shipped to Argentina temporarily from Canada will be exempt from duty and taxes provided they meet the following conditions:
Goods are shipped using Argentina's Temporary Admission Regime (TAR)*
They are commercial samples and goods for exhibit or demonstration
Goods used for trade shows
Goods are returned to Canada after their time in Argentina
Goods are not modified except for normal wear-and-tear
Items are shipped to be repaired
A bond is required to cover the value of import charge of goods (the bond is refunded when the goods are re-exported)
ATA Carnets
Argentina does not accept ATA Carnets for temporary imports. Instead, it accepts temporary shipments through its Temporary Admission Regime known as TAR.
Temporary Imports Checklist
Commercial Invoice clearly stating 'Temporary Import'. This must be written in the General Description section and the Detailed Description of Goods.
(see sample)
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than the period listed above
Include your ATA Carnet with your shipment (if applicable)
Include the expected return date or the date that it was originally received within the country (whichever applies)
Any above listed items not listed in this checklist
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
José de San Martin San Martin 27 C1004 CABA Argentina
Phone: +54 11 4331-2845
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
15 Each
Camera Lenses: Canon EF 50mm, Canon EF 85mm & wide-angle lenses.
CA
$132.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent/Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1980.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Required Documents
Shipping packages internationally requires a lot of documentation. This process alone can be confusing and time-consuming.
So we’ve narrowed down what documents you might need and ranked them based on likeliness of being needed.
Document Type
When?
Details
Shipping Label / Bill of Lading
Always required
This is a label provided by the carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.). Always required because the carrier needs to know the parcel's destination.
Commercial Invoice
Required for all non-document shipments
For all non-document shipments, you will require 3 copies of the commercial invoice (to be included with your shipping labels).
These are for customs purposes and need to be included inside a document pouch outside of the box.
When creating a shipment through the Secureship website, the system will help you create this document automatically.
B13a
Required if value exceeds $2,000 per shipment or is a controlled good
A B13a is required if your shipment exceeds $2000 CAD or is a controlled good
and is destined to a country other than the US, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
Canada has a preferential trade agreement with Argentina. A COO proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Argentina, it will incur a reduced or zero-rated import duty.
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Infrequently required
Shows that the shipment has been insured.
Banks may request a certificate of insurance when providing letters of credit for the goods. Otherwise,
it is generally your choice whether to purchase insurance for the shipment.
ATA Carnet
Infrequently required
Used to avoid duties and taxes on shipments of temporary nature.
If you ship goods of temporary nature to and from a country, you can obtain an ATA Carnet to expedite the customs clearance process and
ensure that anything of temporary nature is not charged duties and taxes.
No specific form is required, but generally includes information regarding:
The exporter, importer and transport company
Date of issue
Number of freight invoice
Type and number of packages
Contents of each package
Marks and numbers
Net weight, gross weight and measurements of each package
Prohibited & Restricted Imports
Prohibited goods are not allowed to be imported into Argentina while those deemed restricted may enter but must abide by quantity limits or other rules.
Duty and taxes on goods shipped to Argentina are calculated using the CIF value of the shipment, i.e. the sum of the customs value plus freight costs plus insurance charges.
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
By knowing the CIF value, you will be able to predict the duty and taxes owed by the recipient.
Thresholds
There are no threshold or de minimis values on shipments to Argentina. All shipped goods, regardless of their value, will incur duty and taxes.
Currency
Argentine Peso (ARS)
Duty Exemption (De minimis Value)
N/A
Duty Calculation Method
CIF
TAX (VAT)
21%
Tax Exemption
(De minimis Value)
N/A
Tax Calculation Method
CIF
Duties on Imports
Excise Duties
Argentina imposes an excise tax on a variety of items including:
You can purchase
insurance
through Secureship and it is provided by the carrier that will be transporting your shipment.
Each carrier will charge a different amount per $100 of declared insurance. If you indicate that you need insurance for your shipment our system will automatically include the insurance costs for your shipment.
Insurance is great to have in case your package is accidentally lost or damaged by the carrier. But be careful, not everything you ship is insurable. Worse - even if your package contains items that are insurable, if it doesn’t meet the ISTA 3A packaging standard, the insurance purchased through the carrier would not be available to you.
Here are some items that cannot be insured by the carrier:
Personal belongings
Antiques
Artwork
Liquids (including alcohol)
Televisions
Jewellery in excess of $500
Perishable goods
Glass or Ceramic
And many more items
For more information, please see the carrier's terms and conditions.
Shipping to Argentina from Canada can take between 3-5 business days through the fastest carriers available on the Secureship platform.
More economical services, such as Canada Post, can take up to 1-2 months to complete the delivery.
