What is the duty-free allowance for Argentina?



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The following goods may be brought into Argentina by travelers over 16 years of age without incurring customs duty:
 
  • USD $300 in personal or new goods if arriving by air, plus an additional USD $300 of goods purchased in duty-free shops upon arrival
  • USD $150 in personal or new goods if arriving by land or waterway, plus an additional USD $150 of goods purchased in duty-free shops upon arrival
  • Travelers 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 license is required for firearms and ammunition for hunting purposes. You must declare gold.

The following are banned from being imported into Argentina:
  • Firearms (unless under license from the National Arms Registry), explosives, flammables, narcotics, and goods considered a risk to health or safety.

 
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