Please follow the instructions below very carefully, as we have been advised by other artists that this can be quite tedious.
- Since your artwork will be exported from Argentina, it will need to be registered for export at the Agency of Federal Public Incomes-Customs (AFIP-ADUANA).
- It is recommended that you please contact DHL Argentina at your earliest convenience in order to discuss the exportation of this artwork.
- We have been advised that a formal appraisal, or proof of value must be received in order for the artwork to be cleared for export.
Please find the relevant contact information listed below:
- DHL Argentina: https://www.dhl.com/ar-en/home/customer-service.html#:~:text=Consumers%3A,%2B1 317 554 5191
- AFIP: https://www.afip.gob.ar/landing/default.asp
PACKAGE YOUR SHIPMENT
Please be sure to reference our packaging guidelines to ensure your artwork is safely packaged for transport: https://support.saatchiart.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003365447#Packaging1
You can also watch a helpful video that breaks down the packing process here: https://support.saatchiart.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003365447
Note that your artwork will only be covered under our insurance policy if it is adequately packed according to these guidelines
SHIPPING DOCUMENTS
The pre-paid shipping label and paperwork you need are available to download from your Sales Dashboard in your Saatchi Art account as follows-
Shipping label: please affix this to the outside of the package
Certificate of authenticity: for the client's records, please place this inside the package
- Declaration of art: this is a customs document required for international shipments, please give 1 copy to the courier
- Commercial invoice: another customs document required for international shipments, please give 3 copies to the courier
A few other reminders:
- Please print and prepare your shipping documents prior to the courier's arrival.
- Always use only the label and documents we have issued, as we cannot track or insure the artwork shipment otherwise.
- The Artist Handbook with a lot of helpful information can be accessed here: https://support.saatchiart.com/hc/en-us