The official Argentine government document, dated May 20, 2025, announces two significant measures aimed at boosting the market for technological goods and facilitating consumer access to these products.

The first measure involves updating the tariff treatment of the Mercosur Common Nomenclature (NCM). Within this framework, a progressive reduction of the Extra-Zone Import Duty (DIE) for smartphones and portable cell phones is established, which will drop from the current 8% to 0% as of January 15, 2026.

Likewise, the import tariff for video game consoles and video game machines is reduced from 35% to 20%, aligning with the Mercosur Common External Tariff. In addition, the internal tax rate is reduced to 9.5% for electronic products such as air conditioners, cell phones, monitors, and televisions. For these same products manufactured in Tierra del Fuego under the promotional regime of Law No. 19,640, the rate will be 0%.

The second measure introduces a simplified import regime for small shipments from the Tierra del Fuego Special Customs Area to mainland Argentina.

WHOM DOES IT IMPACT?

The direct impact is felt by end consumers, technology companies and manufacturers, importers and distributors, and the national government.

CONCLUSION:

The measures adopted by the Argentine government represent a shift toward greater trade liberalization and deregulation of the technology market. By reducing tariffs and simplifying the import regime for small shipments, the aim is to boost competitiveness, facilitate access to technology, and modernize Tierra del Fuego's industrial regime.