Gain products imported into Argentina It is increasingly complicated and even more difficult to be able to travel to acquire them abroad. Also, thinking about going through Ezeiza or Aeroparque and buying technology abroad or the free shop without taxes and paying in pesos to the official dollar seems almost impossible.
In this context the shipping platforms buying online and bringing products from abroad are a more than interesting option to consider. But which ones are the most popular and – above all – really agree?
Shopping abroad with shipping to Argentina: advice and recommendations
There are two main systems for ordering: one is called “door to door”, which depends exclusively on Correo Argentino. According to the latest published regulation, this includes purchases made abroad which not exceed $3,000 and which, due to their kind and quantity, do not assume a commercial purpose.
The resolution states that the number and amount of tax-free purchases will be increased, from a single annual shipment of US$25 to 12 shipments of US$50 each over the same period. It will not be necessary to carry out the procedure through the AFIP website, nor to have a level 3 tax code to do so.
On the other hand, side “B” the system of small shipments and which is regulated by the Courier system (i.e. companies like DHL or FedEx) operate with up to 3 units of the same product, up to five purchases per year, personal and non-commercial use merchandise up to 50 kilos, and a purchase limit of US $1,000 in the final amount .
Currently, according to current legislation, it is possible to bring goods from abroad purchased online without paying additional taxes. as long as they do not exceed $500 in freight.
If this limit is exceeded, the user must pay 50% of the deductible. For example, if $900 is spent, the overage is $400. If they charge 50% on that overage, you’ll owe $200 in tax. It should be remembered that these limits are only once a month.
Likewise, the law exempts a mobile phone and a laptop or tablet from paymentconsidering them personal items, regardless of brand or price.
Subsequently, the best shipping platforms to buy abroad and bring products to Argentina.
Grab
Grabr is a platform that allows you to buy abroad and receive these products in our country hand in hand with a traveller. Protects the buyer’s money until he confirms receipt of his order (only then is the payment released to the traveller) so all transactions are completely secure.
All orders are posted on the Grabr website or app, then there is no physical exchange of moneyand there’s even a built-in messaging system so both parties can contact each other directly within the app.
Furthermore, the service also allows you to access, among other things, offers and promotions on make-up, perfumes, drinks and chocolates from the Free Shop.
The Free Shop allows you to shop without tax, with a discount, pay in pesos and book in advance, and Argentine shoppers can receive them through Grabr travelers. Furthermore, if you deliver the product with the purchase receipt, you can manage the reimbursement of the Country Tax and recover 35% of the price.
From the app you can select a wide range of options. For example MAC lipsticks which cost $6,800 in Argentina, with Grabr and using the 35% refund are $4,030, or Polo Ralph Lauren perfumes which cost $42,000 in our country and with the platform you can save up to $21,850.
Plus Biotherm or Clarins creams, also Toblerones, Skittles, whiskey, Rayban, Armani or Michael Kors glasses and Go Pro or Smart watches.
sherpal
With a Grabr-like spirit, those who want to buy products abroad have sellers – known as “Sherpals” – at hand. For the preparation of the order it is necessary to enter the best price or the cheapest delivery date in the system.
Upon initiating the purchase, the user creates an order on Sherpals official website, Amazon, Ebay or any overseas store’s purchase links. It is possible to order multiple products at the same time.
The order will be immediately available for Sherpals to bid on. They will make an offer to carry the order and thus earn extra money to finance your stay. From him, the buyer receives all the offers and chooses the one that best suits his needs based on the rent, the delivery date (15, 30 or 45 days) and the place to meet.
When you accept an offer, the Sherpa takes care of paying for the order. The amount is received by the person offering the service and keeps it as a guarantee, since the money remains in a current account until the end of the operation.
Sherpals then informs the traveler that his offer has been accepted and that he must indeed purchase the product.
The delivery man buys the item with his own money. Once at the destination, the buyer is contacted and they meet to formalize the delivery.
For his part, the buyer receives the product and checks its correctness, then marks it as delivered on our platform. Then our company processes the payment to the Sherpal. Payment consists of the refund for the purchase of the product plus the fee agreed with the buyer.
It should be noted that Sherpa ensures that the transaction is completed end-to-end: the buyer knows that his money is protected until he receives the product and the seller knows that the product has been paid for and the money guaranteed.
Opting out choices
The platform differs from the rest of the product delivery, in principle, because does not have the intermediation of third parties to complete the purchase: the same company is the one that takes the order and ships it door to door.
According to the conditions of the service, Waiver Picks makes the purchase of the product at the official dollar value, imports it on behalf of the customer and delivers it to his address in 5 working days.
Another option offered is the direct purchase in the United States. Waiver has a warehouse in Miami where, for example, products purchased on Amazon can be shipped. In this case, they also import it on behalf of the customer and deliver it to their home in the same period of time.
Before making the purchase, it is necessary to quote the product in advance. The publication link is placed on the Waiver Picks official website, the price, its weight and the place where it will be delivered.
Once you know the value (tax included) you will need to do it press the “I’m interested” button. for an agent of the company to make a contact and confirm the operation.
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Source: Clarin
Linda Price is a tech expert at News Rebeat. With a deep understanding of the latest developments in the world of technology and a passion for innovation, Linda provides insightful and informative coverage of the cutting-edge advancements shaping our world.