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ARGENTINA
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Inventory in Spanish, detailed ("PBO"
- packed by owner and "misc." - miscellaneous
not acceptable)
Returning Argentine citizens require
a Certificate of Residence from origin country
Argentine Citizens must provide a
valid passport showing that bearer has resided in another
country for a period of not less than 12 months and
that such residence has not been interrupted with entries
into Argentina for more than 40-60 days in the last
12 months prior to entering the country
Foreign Citizens must provide a valid
passport with Resident Visa (minimum period of one year)
issued at the country of origin and a Permanent Entry
Visa stamped on the passport by immigration authorities
at airport of entry
Customer's importing household goods with a temporary
visa must deposit a "Guarantee"
based on the value of the goods
Customer should declare and note on passport
they will be expecting a shipment of household
goods
ALL DOCUMENTS must show customer's
name as it appears in the passport -- abbreviations
or nicknames NOT acceptable
CUSTOMER'S PRESENCE AT CLEARANCE
IS RECOMMENDED IN ORDER TO SIGN PAPERS AND SUPPLY THEIR
PASSPORT TO CUSTOMS
Foreigners with a permanent residence
visa and/or returning Argentine citizens who have been
living abroad for over one year can import used household
goods and personal effects duty-free
Foreigners without a permanent residence
visa may import used household goods and personal effects
on a temporary basis
One air and one sea shipment allowed
Shipment must arrive within six months
after customer or three months before
These and other regulations may vary
according to the customer's immigration status
All items must be USED and have been
in possession of the shipper for at least one year.
New items are subject to high duties and cause delays
in customs clearanc
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
New items (less than six months
old) are subject to high duties
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Only one of each major appliance
is allowed
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Sports weapons allowed with proof
of ownership
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Alcohol, tobacco and food products
(large amounts are subject to confiscation)
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Heavy weapons, ammunition and explosives
- Firearms need special permit (Renar-Registro
Nacional de Armas) from the local authorities
- Should be numbered separately on inventory and
loaded near the container doors for easy access
- Drugs and narcotics Pornographic material New computers
Color TVs and new TVs
MOTOR VEHICLES
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Diplomats are permitted to import used
or new autos
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Used autos can be imported by Argentinean
returning citizens (abroad for at least two years) or
immigrants with residence in Argentina
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Importation of new autos is subject
to Ministry of Commerce Administrative regulations and
are limited to certain makes and models (consult Destination
Agent for specifics prior to forwarding)
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Autos for private use are subject to
duty
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One auto per adult (21 years old or
older), two per family
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Auto must have been registered in customer's
name and must have been purchased or transferred to customer
a minimum of three months prior to arrival of customer
in Argentina
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Auto must not be sold for at least
one year after clearance
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Auto must be imported within six months
of customer's arrival
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Documents required:
- Original Purchase Invoice
- Title
- Certificate of Residence
- Original Passport
- Original license
- Certification from an Argentine Consulate, establishing
that customer has been living in country of origin
during the last 12 months (this certificate is mandatory)
- A "CERTIFICADO DE PRE-EMBARQUE" (Pre/Shipment
Inspection Certificate) is required for the importation
of automobiles and/or motorcycles.
- 2 Original Ocean Bill of Ladings must be in Shipper's
name
- Separate Ocean Bills of Lading are required-one
for household goods and one for the auto (even if
the household goods and auto are both in container)
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Returning citizens or importers with
a permanent visa will pay duties of 78.20% on CIF value.
Auto cannot be picked up from customs unless the duties
have been paid.
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Argentine citizens returning who might
have entered a move a long time ago, or importers with
old residence in Argentina may not import a motor vehicle.
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An Argentine citizen who has already
imported an auto previously may not import a second auto.
*Above documents must be certified
or Visaed by the Argentine Consulate in the origin country
PETS
The following documents must be presented
for the importation of pets:
- Air Waybill/Original Bill of Lading
- Veterinary Certificate attesting to the animal's good
health and issued by the Argentine consulate of the owner's
country of origin.
FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
- The shipper musts obtain a government permit to import
firearms. The guns will be held in a customs bonded warehouse
until the permit is ready (usually 3-6 months).
- Declaration is required prior to customs inspection
and proof of ownership is required for customs clearance.
Owner's presence is required for clearance.
NOTE - Customs regulations
are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information
is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to
household goods shipments to this destination and is being
provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.
Since such regulations are subject to change without notice,
Rinkens Moving International cannot be held liable for any
costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting
from non-compliance. Always double check with your local
embassy or consulate.
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