Zero Tariff for Electronics Until Dec/2026 | Arancel Cero para Electrónicos hasta Dic/2026

By Antonio Villegas, Eju.tv:

Government approves DS 5518; “zero tariff” takes effect for the import of cell phones, computers, tablets, and other “black-line” products

“We have just enacted a decree in this latest cabinet meeting establishing a zero tariff for black-line products,” said the Minister of Economy and Public Finance, José Gabriel Espinoza.

On Monday, the government approved Supreme Decree 5518, which establishes a zero tariff for products that are part of the so-called “black line” until December 31, 2026.

“We have just enacted a decree in this latest cabinet meeting establishing a zero tariff for black-line products,” said the Minister of Economy and Public Finance, José Gabriel Espinoza, in an interview with No Mentirás on RTP network.

He explained that “these are all electronic devices related, for example, to communication and computing; typically cell phones, computers, tablets, etc., which will now have a zero tariff.”

He argued that the measure stems from an “education-related need,” since “many of these devices are required by students and workers, who will now have the ease of importing these products with a zero percent tariff.”

Una persona revisa un celular. / Foto: Tribuna.
A person checks a cell phone. / Photo: Tribuna.

“Therefore, we expect the prices of these products on the market to begin to fall significantly in the coming weeks,” the authority stated.

“The tariff rate of the Customs Duty is modified to zero percent (0%) until December 31, 2026, for the import of electronic devices identified in the tariff subheadings, which in the Annex form an indivisible part of this Supreme Decree,” reads the article of the regulation.

Below, review the list of electronic products and others that have a zero tariff this year:

Anexo Del Decreto De Arancel Cero Para LíNea Negra 1
Annex of the Zero-Tariff Decree for Black Line 1
Anexo Del Decreto De Arancel Cero Para LíNea Negra 2
Annex of the Zero-Tariff Decree for Black Line 2
Anexo Del Decreto De Arancel Cero Para LíNea Negra 3
Annex of the Zero-Tariff Decree for Black Line 3

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