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Import guides for Argentina.

Costs, regimes, transport and customs, explained clearly for businesses and SMEs importing or about to start.

UPDATED OCTOBER 2026
Before buying

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01

How much importing into Argentina costs

Goods, freight, insurance, taxes, destination charges and fees: everything that contributes to the final cost.

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02

How to import from China step by step

The seven steps of an import, from product and supplier to clearance and delivery.

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03

Argentina’s courier regime

Current limits, personal and commercial shipments, and when to move to general cargo.

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With the operation underway

Help your cargo arrive without surprises.

04

What ocean freight includes

Freight, surcharges, origin and destination charges, full container or consolidated cargo, and Incoterms.

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05

How long customs clearance takes

Clearance stages, customs channels and factors that extend the timeframe.

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06

How to choose a customs broker

What they do, when to engage one and how to compare proposals.

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