CUSTOMS

IMPORT REGULATIONS

Free to Import

Residents returning to Argentina from Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraquay or Uruguay after less than 1 year away, and tourists from these countries. Travellers under 18 years of age are allowed half the following quantities:

• 1 litre of alcohol;
• 200 cigarettes and 25 cigars;
• 2 kg food; and
• Other Goods not exceeding a value of US$150.

Argentinean residents returning from all other countries after less than 1 year away. Also tourists from all other countries and immigrants arriving with a 1 year or more contract. Travellers under 18 years of age are allowed half the following quantities:

• 2 litres alcohol;
• 400 cigarettes and 50 cigars;
• 5 kgs of food; and
• Other goods not exceeding a value of US$300.

Currency

• Travellers who are 16 years and over may import up to US$10,000 or its equivalent in other foreign currencies. Any higher amount must be declared to the customs authorities.
• Travellers under 16 years may import up to US$5000 or its equivalent in other foreign currencies. Any higher amount must be declared to the customs authorities.

Prohibited

The following are goods which cannot be brought into the country.

• Explosive and flammable goods.
• Narcotics.
• Homemade food products including sausages, honey, and dairy products.
• Fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Flowers and garden plants.
• Animal feed.
• Insects and bee products.
• Bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms.
• Counterfeit money and goods.
• Pornographic material.

Restricted

These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit to be obtained prior to arrival.

• Firearms and ammunition being imported into the country will require permits by RENAR.
• The import of pets is subject to certain restrictions. For further information, please visit the National Health Service and Agri-food Quality (Senasa).
• Food of animal and plant origin may require permission from Senasa.
• Cultural goods are subject to certain restrictions and require permission

EXPORT REGULATIONS

Prohibited

The following are goods which cannot be taken out of the country.

• All the items on the prohibited to import list.
• Artistic, historic, archaeological, paleontological items.
• Goods which threaten the conservation of wildlife.
• Undeclared foreign currency and precious metal with a value of more than US$10,000.

Restricted

These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit to be obtained prior to departure.

• Travellers who are 16 years and over may export up to US$10,000 or its equivalent in other foreign currencies. Any higher amount must be declared to the customs authorities.
• Travellers under 16 years may export up to US$5000 or its equivalent in other foreign currencies. Any higher amount must be declared to the customs authorities.

For further information, please visit the Argentina Federal Public Revenue Administration.