Getway Global 
                     Regional Logistics & Compliance Intelligence  ·  2026
Brazil
IOR Services in Latin America
Colombia
Navigating IT Equipment Imports Across LATAM
Argentina Mexico
A market analysis of import compliance, customs complexity, and IOR infrastructure 
Chile
requirements for technology companies entering Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, 
Mexico and beyond.
Reference: logistics Latin America
2026  |  Regional Logistics Research
Why Latin America Demands Specialist IT Logistics 2 / 5
#1 280% 6 30+
Brazil import duty markets day risk
world's most complex effective duty & tax Brazil · Argentina typical customs
customs environment rate on IT hardware Colombia · Chile hold for unprepared
for IT equipment in Brazil (ICMS, IPI, Mexico · Peru IT shipments in
imports II combined) with distinct rules Brazil and Argentina
Latin America holds enormous technology opportunity — but its customs complexity consistently catches unprepared importers by surprise.
Country-by-Country Compliance Snapshot 3 / 5
🇧🇧 Brazil Why IOR Is Non-Negotiable in LATAM
Regulation: INMETRO certification · ANVISA for health tech · SISCOMEX 
customs • Brazil's INMETRO certification must be obtained before 
Focus: Data centers, telecom, IT hardware — highest volume LATAM customs entry — not after arrival
market
• Argentina's import regime requires a registered local 
entity or fiscal representative
• DDP delivery in any LATAM country requires an IOR with 
🇧🇧 Argentina a legal local presence
Regulation: AFIP customs authority · High import duty · Currency controls • Currency controls in Argentina affect how duties and 
taxes are calculated and paid
Focus: Growing IT outsourcing hub; complex FX regulations for 
equipment • Telecom equipment in Colombia and Chile requires 
ANTEL/Subtel type approvals
• Post-clearance audits are common — meticulous record-
🇧🇧 Colombia & Chile keeping is mandatory
Explore: importer of record services
Regulation: DIAN (Colombia) · SII (Chile) · Active tech FTZ ecosystems
Focus: Expanding cloud and colocation markets; FTA advantages with 
US/EU
Capability Gap vs Specialist Approach in LATAM 4 / 5
Without Specialist LATAM IOR vs With a LATAM Specialist Provider
No INMETRO certification knowledge for Brazil Pre-shipment INMETRO application and tracking
Cannot legally act as IOR without a local entity Established local entities in key LATAM countries
30+ day customs holds from documentation gaps Pre-cleared documentation package per country
DDP to Brazil or Argentina is not operationally viable True DDP with duty payment and door delivery
No FX compliance support for Argentina imports Currency control navigation with local expertise
Key Takeaways & Action Steps 5 / 5
Start with Brazil — it defines the complexity ceiling
1 SummaryBrazil's customs environment (INMETRO, SISCOMEX, triple-layer taxation) is 
LATAM's most demanding. Master it first; other markets will feel 
manageable by comparison. Brazil = LATAM's most complex customs 
environment
Secure INMETRO certification before any shipment is booked
2 For IT and telecom equipment, INMETRO approval is mandatory for Brazilian INMETRO approval takes 4–12 weeks — plan 
customs. The process takes 4–12 weeks — it must begin long before ahead
shipment dates are set.
Confirm your IOR has a local legal entity — not an agent 30+ day holds are common without specialist IOR
3
DDP delivery in Brazil and Argentina requires a registered local company 
acting as the legal importer. Verify this before signing any logistics contract.
Local legal entities required for DDP in LATAM
Build FX and currency compliance into LATAM pricing
4 Argentina's import regime includes currency restrictions affecting duty 
payment. Budget for these and confirm your IOR provider has an FX controls in Argentina require specialist support
established local FX process.
Use Colombia or Chile as regional distribution hubs
5 Both countries benefit from active FTAs and simpler import frameworks. Colombia/Chile FTAs offer regional hub advantages
Consolidating regional stock in Bogotá or Santiago reduces per-country 
customs exposure.