Argentina duty free

The following goods may be imported into Argentina by travellers over 16 years of age without incurring customs duty:

• US$500 in personal or new goods if arriving by air or sea, plus an additional US$500 (or its equivalent in other currency) of goods purchased in duty-free shops upon arrival.
• US$300 in personal or new goods if arriving by land or waterway. There are no customs allowances on Arrival duty-free shops when arriving by land or waterway.

Travellers under 16 may import half these amounts.

You should declare upon arrival items that might not be considered part of normal luggage (such as expensive camera equipment or musical instruments) and show the declaration on departure. A licence is required for firearms and ammunition for hunting purposes. You must declare gold.

Passengers are obliged to pay Customs taxes on what exceeds this amount (50% aliquot on the surplus).

Prohibited Imports

Firearms (unless under licence from the National Arms Registry), explosives, flammables, narcotics, and goods considered a risk to health or safety.

For further information regarding limits and restrictions, please visit AFIP website: http://www.afip.gob.ar/viajeros