Overview
- ARCA published Resolución General 5886/2026 on Monday, creating a Postal Simplified Export Declaration (DESP) and formally removing the previous value limit for commercial shipments sent by post.
- Under the new process exporters must register an ARCA export profile, issue an 'E' invoice and complete the DESP before dispatch, while the designated postal operator verifies documents, assigns a unique shipment ID and transmits data to ARCA in real time.
- The simplified route cannot be used for goods subject to specific sanitary, agricultural, safety or quota controls or that require third‑party authorizations, and customs keeps the authority to conduct risk‑based physical inspections and enforcement.
- Although the rules take effect on publication, operational rollout will be phased under a timetable ARCA will publish and depends on IT integration between ARCA, Correo Argentino and e‑commerce platforms for pre‑arrival processing and tax handling to function.
- Government officials say the changes aim to expand e‑commerce exports by lowering costs and entry barriers for micro and small exporters, but analysts warn that clear NCM lists, system readiness and the future role of customs brokers will determine actual impact.