Shipping to Argentina from U.S.
May 20, 2016, 12:10 pm
#16
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Nope. Still the same nonsense, but you don't have to fill out the stupid AFIP declaration form in advance anymore.
http://www.clarin.com/sociedad/compr...575442642.html
http://www.infobae.com/2016/03/16/17...-no-es-oficial
Don't worry all those abandoned items are put it good use!
http://www.clarin.com/sociedad/compr...575442642.html
http://www.infobae.com/2016/03/16/17...-no-es-oficial
Don't worry all those abandoned items are put it good use!
May 20, 2016, 7:53 pm
#18
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Actually, Macri has ordered AFIP to stop the silliness but it appears that Customs and AFIP have yet to pen down the fine print for the new regulations that actually govern the day to day process. I agree this is madness and that is costs more to try to manage than anything they may get in terms of taxes, etc..... I hope this gets fixed over the next month or so. You are 100% right about being pissed over this, it is indeed nonsense. Shame on MM and his team for not being able to sort this out sooner !!! 
Anyway you didn't answer my Macri question. Was it not reported he had announced a while back the impounding of personal packages was stopping? If so why hasn't it happened? The practice must be costing a ruddy fortune to monitor. I dread to think how many packages of personal possessions are lying abandoned in some rat infested shed
Sorry Alex I know you're a Macri fan but things like this just get up peoples noses.
Sorry Alex I know you're a Macri fan but things like this just get up peoples noses.
May 21, 2016, 6:30 am
#19
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Actually, Macri has ordered AFIP to stop the silliness but it appears that Customs and AFIP have yet to pen down the fine print for the new regulations that actually govern the day to day process. I agree this is madness and that is costs more to try to manage than anything they may get in terms of taxes, etc..... I hope this gets fixed over the next month or so. You are 100% right about being pissed over this, it is indeed nonsense. Shame on MM and his team for not being able to sort this out sooner !!!
Let's hope they come up with a solution sooner rather than later and it isn't just another half baked scheme to catch the minnows. They can then concentrate resources on going after the sharks who are the ones they should be chasing.
May 21, 2016, 11:46 am
#20
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slightly off topic , but maybe not ..
a couple of things from La Nacion last week
http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1899333-u...rregularidades
http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1899334-d...s-bajo-la-lupa
a couple of things from La Nacion last week
http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1899333-u...rregularidades
http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1899334-d...s-bajo-la-lupa
May 24, 2016, 12:56 pm
#21
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Jun 24, 2016, 6:38 am
#22
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Actually, Macri has ordered AFIP to stop the silliness but it appears that Customs and AFIP have yet to pen down the fine print for the new regulations that actually govern the day to day process. I agree this is madness and that is costs more to try to manage than anything they may get in terms of taxes, etc..... I hope this gets fixed over the next month or so. You are 100% right about being pissed over this, it is indeed nonsense. Shame on MM and his team for not being able to sort this out sooner !!!
Are these people K sympathisers out to cause trouble?
Jun 26, 2016, 2:40 pm
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Where did you read or hear about this...? My sister just got back from the US with 7 bags full or all sorts of stuff, including electronics and some of it even in original boxes and didn't get more than the usual level of scrutiny.
Jun 26, 2016, 3:43 pm
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Any news on the impounding of parcels?
Jun 27, 2016, 8:03 am
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Jul 27, 2016, 5:54 pm
#26
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Actually, Macri has ordered AFIP to stop the silliness but it appears that Customs and AFIP have yet to pen down the fine print for the new regulations that actually govern the day to day process. I agree this is madness and that is costs more to try to manage than anything they may get in terms of taxes, etc..... I hope this gets fixed over the next month or so. You are 100% right about being pissed over this, it is indeed nonsense. Shame on MM and his team for not being able to sort this out sooner !!!
My wife is still waiting for the delivery of her jacket from England. Think it's safe to say she can forget about ever seeing that again thanks to that ruddy K woman.
Jul 27, 2016, 7:37 pm
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Yes, the new door to door Courier service will be in full force starting August 1st.
Jul 30, 2016, 11:07 am
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According to what I read.The thousands and thousands of impounded packages that have been lying for months unclaimed will be auctioned off rather than sent on to their rightful owners. Even the ones where the receiver wasn't informed. Awful way to treat your people.
Jul 30, 2016, 4:02 pm
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I think it would be wise to wait for 2-3 weeks after the entire process goes live, it will save time and headaches.
Not sure where you read the below on the thousands of impounded packages. I would be very interested to read... if you have a link or a source for this please let me know.
I must agree that auctioning things that were impounded and not contacting the person these were originally sent to is simply wrong.
Not sure where you read the below on the thousands of impounded packages. I would be very interested to read... if you have a link or a source for this please let me know.
I must agree that auctioning things that were impounded and not contacting the person these were originally sent to is simply wrong.
Think I'll wait for some feedback before placing an order. It might not all go according to plan.
According to what I read.The thousands and thousands of impounded packages that have been lying for months unclaimed will be auctioned off rather than sent on to their rightful owners. Even the ones where the receiver wasn't informed. Awful way to treat your people.
According to what I read.The thousands and thousands of impounded packages that have been lying for months unclaimed will be auctioned off rather than sent on to their rightful owners. Even the ones where the receiver wasn't informed. Awful way to treat your people.
Aug 2, 2016, 7:22 am
#30
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I think it would be wise to wait for 2-3 weeks after the entire process goes live, it will save time and headaches.
Not sure where you read the below on the thousands of impounded packages. I would be very interested to read... if you have a link or a source for this please let me know.
I must agree that auctioning things that were impounded and not contacting the person these were originally sent to is simply wrong.
Not sure where you read the below on the thousands of impounded packages. I would be very interested to read... if you have a link or a source for this please let me know.
I must agree that auctioning things that were impounded and not contacting the person these were originally sent to is simply wrong.