Amazon-to-Argentina import cost calculator
Work out what an Amazon product will REALLY cost under Argentina's door-to-door regime (Decree 604/2026): value + VAT + card perception. No surprises at checkout.
What you'll pay
| Declared value (product + shipping) | US$ 0.00 |
| VAT (21%) | US$ 0.00 |
| Card perception (30%) | US$ 0.00 |
| Estimated total | US$ 0.00 |
Within the USD 400 allowance: no import duties. You have USD 400 of allowance left on this shipment.
The USD 0 excess is no longer exempt and is taxed under the general regime. Under the new system, Customs calculates that amount automatically at shipping time — we don't estimate it here so we don't give you a false number. Confirm the total in the shipping platform's breakdown before paying. Tip: if you can, split the purchase to stay close to USD 400 per shipment.
Above USD 3,000 (or 50 kg) per shipment you leave the door-to-door regime and need a customs broker. This calculator doesn't cover that case.
You use 1 of your 5 yearly shipments. The allowance is per shipment and doesn't roll over, so it's best to aim close to USD 400 without going over.
Before importing, compare against the local price. Our guides carry real MercadoLibre Argentina prices, checked every day.
How it's calculated
- USD 400 allowance per shipment (5 per year per person): exempts import duties and the statistics fee, not VAT.
- The 21% VAT is always paid, even within the allowance, on the shipment value.
- Paying by credit card adds a 30% income-tax perception (recoverable, but you have to claim it).
- Regime ceiling: USD 3,000 and 50 kg per shipment. Above that, you need a customs broker.
Indicative estimate based on the door-to-door regime in force (Decree 604/2026). Final amounts are set by Customs/ARCA and may vary; Argentine tax rules change often. Always confirm the total in the shipping platform's breakdown before completing your purchase.
