Decree No. 333/2025 issued in May stipulates the reduction of import duties in the external zone from 8% to zero.
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The government of Javier Miley estimates that the prices of imported electronic products, such as mobile phones equipped with advanced 5G technology, It could decrease by 30% once it takes effect, In mid-January, tariff cuts equaling Argentine values to those of Brazil and Chile have now doubled.
According to the pre-sale launched in the official MacStation Store before the tax cut, The 256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max is available for $4,199,999 and the 512GB iPhone 16 Plus is available for $4,999,999, in up to 24 interest-free installments.
Imported mobile phones: iPhone and Samsung will be cheaper, after government measures
from 15 of Next January, it will have to fall by 19%, according to Reuters. General Manager of the official distributor.
Likewise, A Samsung Galaxy A35 5G Imported It would be worth a 40% off in the official store.
Decree No. 333/2025 issued in May sets the timetable for the reduction of import duties in external zones (DIE), which expires on January 15 and will rise from 8% to zero, and at the same time Internal taxes will be reduced from 19% to 9.5%.Therefore, the final price may decrease by more than 30% in total.
“This new tariff policy seeks not only to make technology more convenient for work and education, but also to reduce smuggling and promote a more competitive and transparent market,” says Gabriel Salomon, commercial director of Jedoka, a logistics and foreign trade company. .
What to do in the face of this possibility in two months?
- For the importer: For companies whose goods will arrive in the country in the final months of 2025, the smartest strategy is to wait in a free zone. By nationalizing products from January 15, 2026, they will be able to benefit from the complete elimination of tariffs, which translates into a direct saving of 8% of the value of the product.
- For the consumer: Patience would also be a virtue. Reducing tariffs to zero, along with a reduction in other internal taxes, is expected to lead to a significant decline in retail prices of mobile phones starting next year. Private sector estimates indicate that prices may fall by between 30% and 40% in the long term.
practical Gradual reduction of customs duties on imports of mobile phones, Which will culminate in its complete elimination in 2026, which was expected by both importers and consumers.
“This gradual structure allows market players to adapt to new conditions, while generating strong expectations for the coming year,” says Salomon.
He adds that “It is expected that by 2026, mobile phone imports could double compared to 2025 numbers, Driven by the complete elimination of these tariff barriers.”
A new scenario for foreign trade
This procedure comes in the context of: Strong dynamism in foreign trade with China It opens a new scenario for the sector.
During the first two months of this year, total imports from China witnessed a year-on-year growth of 73.5%, reaching 3,024 million US dollars, according to data from the National Institute of Economics and Defense (INDEC).
Within this “prosperity”, The electronic products category, especially phones and computers, recorded a stunning increase of 152%.
They totaled US$135 million in that period, a market behavior that laid the foundations for later tariff flexibility.
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