South AmericaShipping Heavy Equipment to Argentina
Argentina's agriculture, mining, and energy sectors drive equipment demand. Buenos Aires is the primary gateway with improving port infrastructure.
Main Ports
- Port of Buenos Aires
- Port of Zárate
Shipping Methods
- RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)
- Flat Rack Container
- Breakbulk
Key Regulations
- Argentine Customs (AFIP)
- Import Licensing
- Foreign Exchange
Common Cargo
- Agricultural Machinery
- Mining Equipment
- Oil & Gas Equipment
Main Ports in Argentina
Port of Buenos Aires
Major Seaport
Port of Zárate
Industrial Port
Shipping Routes & Transit Times to Argentina
| From (US Port) | To | Service | Est. Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | Port of Buenos Aires / Zárate | Container / RoRo | 22–32 days |
Transit times are indicative port-to-port estimates and vary by carrier, season, and sailing schedule.
U.S. Departure Ports for Shipping to Argentina
We ship to Argentina (Port of Buenos Aires) from every major U.S. port. Typical ocean transit is 22-32 days.
Gulf Coast
East Coast
Import Duty, VAT & Taxes for Argentina
Argentina (Mercosur) generally prohibits the import of used passenger vehicles, allowing only new vehicles and certain special-purpose or agricultural machinery. Import taxes on new vehicles are high and import licensing applies.
- Import Duty
- Mercosur CET (≈35% on extra-zone cars); machinery varies
- VAT / Sales Tax
- IVA 21%
- Other Taxes & Fees
- Internal taxes, statistical fee, and import licensing apply
Source: Aduana / ARCA (Argentina) · Last verified: June 2026
Used Vehicle & Equipment Age Limits
Used passenger-vehicle import is generally prohibited; exceptions exist for special-use and agricultural machinery.
Source: Aduana (Argentina) · Last verified: June 2026
Import Regulations & Requirements
Argentine Customs (AFIP)
Customs procedures with specific documentation requirements.
Import Licensing
SIMI (import monitoring system) registration required.
Foreign Exchange
Currency regulations may affect payment procedures.
Required Documentation
Customs & Clearance Notes for Argentina
What makes Argentina tricky
- Used cars effectively cannot be imported; new-vehicle taxes and import licensing are heavy — confirm eligibility first.
- Buenos Aires and Zárate are the main gateways; Zárate handles most RoRo vehicle volume.
- Project cargo, agricultural and special machinery follow their own rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
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