The Ministry of Economy, through the Secretariat for Production Coordination, is calling on companies to apply for quotas to import hybrid, electric and low-consumption vehicles with a zero rate (0%) of the Extra-Zone Import Duty (DIE), within the framework of Decree No. 49/25. The measure was made official today (6.10.2025) through the Resolution No. 377/2025.
The decision is due to the fact that The quota authorized by the decree was not fully utilized, so I know opens a new call for applications all with create a waiting list y efficiently allocate the remaining quotasThe details are as follows:
(I.e.Quotas and conditions
The program establishes a total quota of 50.000 vehicles by 2026, distributed in:
- 25.000 units for automotive manufacturers based in Argentina.
- 25.000 units for other importing or marketing legal entities.
Vehicles with a FOB unit value less than USD 16.000Applications must be submitted exclusively through the Remote Procedures (TAD) platform. to el 16th October 2025.
(I.e.Award criteria
The assignment will prioritize applications with lower retail price in dollars y nearest date of naturalizationIn the event of a tie, the most immediate entry of units will be favored.
It is also contemplated the reallocation of unused or waived quotas, thus optimizing the use of the total quota and avoiding the loss of profit
(I.e.Flexibility and planning
Resolution 377/2025 allows extensions of import deadlines in justified cases—such as logistical, customs, or production delays—to improve the efficiency and predictability of the regime.
With this measure, which will come into force effective October 8, the day after its publication in the Official Gazette, the Ministry of Economy promotes the modernization of the vehicle fleet, in line with sustainability and industrial development.
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