Selling on Mercado Libre · 中国 → 拉美
Two official routes. One team that executes both.
Cross-border straight from Mercado Libre's hub in China to the region's five countries, or turnkey landing in Argentina with local entity, imports and Mercado Libre Full. We pick the fit with you based on category and ambition.
The opportunity · 机会
One of the fastest-growing e-commerce regions in the world.
Two paths · 两条路径
Cross-border from China or local entity in Argentina. One partner.
Model A · all of LATAM
Cross-border · China Hub
Sell from China via the Fulfillment hub Mercado Libre opened in Shenzhen in late 2025. No local entity, USD payout, quick go-live.
- No local subsidiary, no repatriation
- USD payouts to Hong Kong or US bank account
- Consolidation and dispatch from China hub (MELI CN)
- Go-live in 6–10 weeks
- Customer support in ES/PT from our team in Argentina
Model B · Argentina only
Landing & Go-to-Market
Full landing in Argentina. Your brand operates as a local player: entity, imports, accounting, Mercado Libre Full and same-day / next-day delivery with the Full label. You don't line up vendors; we coordinate them.
- Entity formation, tax registration and banking
- Partner search, freight forwarder and customs broker
- Imports, customs and inbound to the Full hub
- Same-day / next-day delivery and Buy Box with Full label
- Direct link with Mercado Libre regional offices
- Local invoicing and Argentine accountant in charge
Available in Argentina only for now. Brazil and Mexico during 2026.
Why a local partner
Global Selling gives you access. Local execution builds the brand.
Native language
Buyer support in native Spanish and Portuguese. Listings adapted by country, not translated.
Taxes and compliance
Local invoicing, customs, VAT and reporting handled end-to-end when local entity applies.
Buyer experience
Support in LATAM hours. Returns and disputes handled locally to protect reputation.
Reputation and SLA
Dispatch SLA and cancellation policy aligned with MELI standards to keep the account in green.
Services
Everything you need on the ground, in a single team.
Global Selling account setup and KYC
Listings and listing optimization
Mercado Ads management
Customer support in ES / PT
Inbound logistics and Full hub
Customs, VAT and compliance
Local accounting and invoicing (AR)
Company formation in Argentina
Market-entry timeline
90 days from kickoff to first sales.
Day 1–15
Diagnostic
Catalog review, regulated categories and market fit.
Day 15–45
Setup
Account setup, brand verification, listings and per-country pricing.
Day 45–75
Launch
First shipments, Mercado Ads activation and reputation building.
Day 75–90
Scale
Optimization with first-month data. Second SKU wave.
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