Importing Hybrid & Electric Cars: Who Can Avoid Tariffs & Why Individuals Are Excluded
Government Finalizes Regulations for Importing Low-Cost hybrid and Electric cars
Table of Contents
- Government Finalizes Regulations for Importing Low-Cost hybrid and Electric cars
- Importing Low-Cost Hybrid and Electric Cars: Your Questions Answered
- What is Resolution 29/2025 and how does it impact the import of electric vehicles?
- How many low-cost electric vehicles can be imported annually under this resolution?
- Who can benefit from Resolution 29/2025 and import these vehicles?
- How are the import quotas distributed?
- What are the responsibilities of the Dirección Nacional de Gestión de política Industrial in this process?
- What is the deadline for importing vehicles once a quota is assigned?
- What happens if there are delays in importing the vehicles?
- When will the first call for applications occur?
- What is the price limit for vehicles that can be imported under this resolution?
- key Details of Resolution 29/2025: A Summary
The government has officially finalized the regulations that will enable the import of low-cost hybrid and electric cars from outside the region without incurring the 35% common regional market tariff. This move aims to boost the availability of affordable electric vehicles and promote sustainable transportation.
Key Aspects of Resolution 29/2025
While Resolution 29/2025,published in the Official Bulletin on the first business day of March,reiterates the basic contents of decree 49/2025 from January 30,such as the maximum limit of 50,000 cars per year and a duration of five years,a significant update is the inclusion of individuals as potential beneficiaries of this program.
Inclusion of Individuals
Initially, this decision seemed to include private imports, aligning with the efforts of the Minister of Deregulation and Transformation of the State, Federico Sturzenegger, within the framework of the major reform of the National Transit Law (24.449). Though, this may materialize in the future upon the effective reform of the Transit Law.
distribution of Import Quotas
According to the Annex of the Resolution, the imported vehicles will be distributed by allocating 25,000 units to automotive companies with production plants in the country, specifically the automotive terminals grouped in ADEFA. The remaining 25,000 units, originally intended for official importers, now also include individuals.
Operational Details and Responsibilities
The Dirección Nacional de Gestión de política Industrial will manage the calls for applications to request quotas, determine the number of vehicles to be assigned in each call, and oversee the subsequent verification and reassignment of unused quotas.Any remaining quota will be added to subsequent calls within the same year.
Assigned vehicles can be imported until January 31 of the year following the quota allocation.Though, recipients must adhere to the import timelines specified in their application, with the flexibility to expedite the import of vehicles for a given period. Delays beyond the committed delivery dates are not permitted.
Timeline for First Call
Details regarding the date and quota for the first call for applications are still pending. Speculation suggests it may occur before March 20, but the government has not confirmed this date.
Importing Low-Cost Hybrid and Electric Cars: Your Questions Answered
This article provides a extensive Q&A guide to understanding the new regulations that facilitate the import of affordable hybrid and electric vehicles.
What is Resolution 29/2025 and how does it impact the import of electric vehicles?
Resolution 29/2025 finalizes regulations allowing the import of low-cost hybrid and electric cars without incurring the standard 35% regional market tariff. This aims to increase the availability of affordable electric vehicles and promote sustainable transportation. it reiterates the contents of decree 49/2025, including a limit of 50,000 cars per year for five years, but expands beneficiaries to include individuals.
How many low-cost electric vehicles can be imported annually under this resolution?
The resolution sets an annual quota of 50,000 units for hybrid and electric vehicles priced under USD 16,000 FOB (Free On Board).
Who can benefit from Resolution 29/2025 and import these vehicles?
Initially, the program was geared towards automotive companies and official importers. However, a key update is the inclusion of individuals as potential beneficiaries, pending the effective reform of the National Transit Law (24.449).
How are the import quotas distributed?
The 50,000-unit quota is divided as follows:
25,000 units are allocated to automotive companies with production plants in the country (ADEFA members).
25,000 units are allocated to official importers and now, potentially, individuals.
What are the responsibilities of the Dirección Nacional de Gestión de política Industrial in this process?
The dirección Nacional de Gestión de Política Industrial is responsible for:
Managing the submission process for import quotas.
Determining the number of vehicles assigned in each call for applications.
Overseeing verification and reassignment of unused quotas.
Adding any remaining quota to subsequent calls within the same year.
What is the deadline for importing vehicles once a quota is assigned?
Assigned vehicles can be imported until January 31 of the year following the quota allocation. importers must adhere to the timelines specified in their application.
What happens if there are delays in importing the vehicles?
Recipients must adhere to import timelines in their application. Expediting imports is allowed,but delays beyond the committed delivery dates are not permitted.
When will the first call for applications occur?
Details regarding the date and quota for the first call for applications are still pending. Speculation suggests it may occur before March 20, but the government has not confirmed this date.
What is the price limit for vehicles that can be imported under this resolution?
The imported hybrid and electric cars must be priced under USD 16,000 FOB (Free On Board).
key Details of Resolution 29/2025: A Summary
| Feature | Detail |
| ———————— | ———————————————————————— |
| Resolution Number | 29/2025 |
| Vehicle Type | Hybrid and Electric Cars |
| Price Limit | USD 16,000 FOB |
| Annual Quota | 50,000 units |
| Quota Distribution | 25,000 to Automotive Companies (ADEFA), 25,000 to Importers/Individuals |
| Duration | 5 years |
| Managing authority | Dirección Nacional de Gestión de Política Industrial |
| Import Deadline | January 31 of the year following quota allocation |
| Beneficiaries | Automotive Companies, Importers, Individuals (pending Transit Law Reform)|