Overview
- The government published Decree 796/2026 on August 26th and its provisions took effect from August 27th, changing how 0 km vehicles are certified and licensed in Argentina.
- Manufacturers and importers must obtain a Model Configuration License (LCM) and an Environmental Configuration License (LCA) through the new Anexo P process that requires a sworn declaration and VIN-based traceability.
- The decree accepts the NHTSA 'Blue Ribbon Letter' and FMVSS-based self-certification as a valid homologation pathway without extra U.S.-level safety demands, subject to matching brand, model and VIN data.
- Components and autoparts may be produced, imported and sold without prior authorization, while companies remain legally responsible for technical specifications and face sanctions for false declarations or failure to report foreign recalls.
- Authorities keep supervisory and sanctioning powers and firms must immediately notify Argentine regulators of any sanctions, investigations or recalls abroad and replicate corrective actions locally, a change that could speed U.S.-market vehicle entry and affect the local auto and EV supply chains.