Argentina Travel Guide - Duty Free
The following goods may be imported into Argentina without incurring customs duty:
(a) Travellers over 18 years of age coming from Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay or Uruguay, or residents returning to Argentina after less than one year’s stay in these countries, may import the following quantities of these goods:
- 200 cigarettes and 25 cigars.
- 1l of alcohol.
- 2kg food.
- 1 bottle of perfume.
Travellers under 18 may import half these totals.
(b) Travellers over 18 years of age coming from countries other than those listed above, or residents returning to Argentina after less than one year’s stay in countries other than those above, may import the following quantities of these:
- US$300 in gifts.
- 400 cigarettes and 50 cigars.
- 2l of alcohol.
- 5kg of food.
- 2 bottles of perfume.
Travellers under 18 may import half these totals.
Note: Items that might not be considered part of normal luggage (such as expensive camera equipment or musical instruments) should be declared upon arrival and the declaration shown on departure.
Prohibited Imports
Animals and birds from Africa or Asia (except Japan) without prior authorisation, parrots and fresh foodstuffs, particularly meat, dairy products and fruit. Explosives, inflammable items, narcotics and pornographic material are also forbidden.
