Argentina

Argentinian Customs Contacts

Website: http://www.afip.gob.ar/english/

Telephone: (54-11) 4347-2000

Address: Hipólito Yrigoyen 370 C1086AAD Buenos Aires, Argentina

Argentina is a country situated in the South America, bordered by Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay, South Atlantic Ocean, Chile and the Drake Passage. It is a federal republic, the 22nd largest world economy and the second largest economy in South America. Argentina is a member of various international organizations: the United Nations, World Bank, WTO, Mercosur, Union of South American Nations, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and the Organization of Ibero-American States.

Import Requirements:

Goods shipped to Argentina must be accompanied by the following documents:

- the Single Administrative Document (SAD);

- the commercial invoice (in 5 copies, preferably in Spanish);

- a phytosanitary certificate (necessary for fruit, vegetables, seeds and other plants);

- a health certificate (necessary for meat);

- a certificate of origin (necessary for certain products like shoes, clothing items or clothes);

- a certificate of analysis (necessary for alcoholic drinks and pharmaceutical products);

- a certificate of freesale for cosmetics;

- the transport documents and packing list.

Export Requirements

It is prohibited to export cultural artifacts, and specimens of flora and fauna which are threatened with extinction. It may also be temporarily prohibited to export certain products when there is a shortage for the domestic market: meat, dairy produce, wheat, corn, etc. Some agricultural products are taxed from 6% to 34% in the context of soya. 40% in energy.

Movement of goods within Mercosur is free except restrictions.

To leave Mercosur (a sub-regional bloc compromsing Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and enezuela), Customs clearance is necessary. The Customs clearance office checks the export declaration. The Customs declaration must contain information on the origin of the goods, the Customs tariff and Customs valuation of the goods.

Sources:

http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Americas/Argentina-AGRICULTURE.html

https://en.santandertrade.com/international-shipments/argentina/exporting-products

http://www.globaltrade.net/international-trade-import-exports/m/c/business-topics/Argentina.html

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