The national government simplifies the procedures for Importation of supplies and equipment for scientific and technological research, shortening their lead times and considerably reducing their costs.
El Spanish President Pedro Sánchez’s announcement official was held this Wednesday (30.09.2020/XNUMX/XNUMX) after a agreement between the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Roberto Salvarezza, the head of AFIP, Mercedes Marcó del Pont, the Secretary of Scientific and Technological Coordination, Juan Pablo Paz, and the General Director of Customs (DGA), Silvia Traverso.
The decision will allow all imports destined for the Argentine scientific and technological system channeled through the Registry of Scientific and Technological Organizations and Entities (ROECyT), which certifies that a certain purchase is intended for scientific and technological activities, to be carried out through door-to-door service, with no limit on amount or weight.
Until now, door-to-door imports were only allowed for equipment and supplies for scientific research with a maximum value of 3000 dollars and a maximum weight of 50 kilos.
During the meeting, the Minister Salvarezza He stressed: “The national government is aware of the efforts made by our scientific community to promote the well-being and development of the country. The measure agreed between the ministry, the AFIP and the Customs will result in a significant simplification of all the activities carried out on a daily basis by our scientists.".
For its part, Mark of the Pont He stated: “Joint work strengthens the development of the national scientific system and encourages research carried out by public institutions. The measure allows for the allocation of foreign currency to strategic and priority objectives of public policy.".
"We are committed to the development of science and technology in the country. This first step is a very important relief for national scientists, who are going to avoid customs clearance procedures and also be able to receive all supplies directly in their laboratories or research centers", stressed the head of the DGA, Traverso.
With this measure It simplifies the import process, reduces costs, speeds up times and facilitates the process.All provincial or national organizations and entities registered in the ROECyT that carry out scientific or technological research have the benefit of importing inputs that are not produced in the country without paying the import tax.
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