With the arrival of the spring climate, a Very popular custom among Argentines: the Shopping tours to Chile. Attractive for their competitive prices in clothing, technology and perfumery, these trips summon thousands of people every year. However, before crossing the mountain range, it is key to know the franchise limits established by the Federal Public Revenue Administration (AFIP) through ARKto avoid surprises when they return.
Respecting these standards is key to Avoid payment of customs tariffs when returning to the country. If the franchisea 50% tax on the surplus must be paid. Therefore, before taking advantage of the convenient prices on the other side of the mountain range, it is convenient to inform yourself well and make accounts.
How much merchandise can you cross country to bring without paying taxes?
Arca recalled that the value of the commodity that you can enter without tax is not calculated by the amount of products, but by its Dollar value. This amount varies according to the means of transport used: those who return by land have a USD 300 franchisewhile those who do it by air or sea can enter until USD 500 No taxes.
In the case of Children under 16 yearsthe franchise is reduced to 50%, although if they travel as part of a family group (marriages, convivial unions and non -emancipated minor children), franchises can be unified and used jointly. That is, a family can combine its amounts to bring a greater amount of products within the allowed limit.
