The rise in overseas shopping intensified in recent months following the Government's decision to ease the import regime. Among the most significant changes, the purchase limit via courier was raised from USD 1,000 to USD 3,000 per shipment, in addition to establishing a USD 400 duty-free allowance.
In response to this trend, Aerolíneas Argentinas relaunched its courier service with a new scheme that allows consumers to consolidate multiple purchases in Miami and receive them directly at their home in Argentina.
Growth of the courier service
Courier operations grew by more than 100% in the last year. According to the Argentine Chamber of International Aeroexpress Service Providers (Capsia), the volume transported in January 2025 rose by 105.85% compared to January of the previous year and by 20.22% compared to December 2024. This growth is driven by:
- Cost reduction and elimination of taxes.
- Increased demand for technological products, clothing, and spare parts.
- Facilitation of international shipments.
How the service works
The Aerolíneas Argentinas Courier service allows grouping purchases at an address in Miami and receiving them in any Argentine city. The process consists of:
- Registration: Creating an account on the platform.
- Obtaining an address in Miami: A postal address in the U.S. is assigned.
- Shopping at online stores: Purchases are made on Amazon, eBay, among others.
- Consolidation of shipments: Packages can be accumulated for up to 30 days at no additional cost.
- Shipping to Argentina: The service cost is paid, which includes transportation and customs procedures.
- Home delivery: The package arrives without the need for additional procedures.
Benefits of the new system
The service optimizes the limit of shipments allowed per year, as it allows consolidating several purchases into a single shipment. Additionally, Aerolíneas Argentinas offers:
