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Customs clearance and freight forwarding in Argentina

Argentina is the second-largest economy in South America, with frequent changes to import rules. Up-to-date local knowledge makes a real difference.

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Shipping to and from Argentina

Argentine customs is part of ARCA, the federal revenue and customs agency. Importers must be registered as importers, and import rules and payment requirements have changed several times in recent years. We check the current requirements for each shipment before booking.

Clean documents and correct classification are the basis for fast release at Ezeiza, Argentina's main air cargo gateway.

Key facts for Argentina

Customs clearance: Ziem network
Customs authority: ARCA · General Directorate of Customs (DGA)
Framework and systems: Argentine Customs Code, SIM
Importer registration: a CUIT tax ID and registration as an importer with customs
Main airports: Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE)
Main seaports: Buenos Aires and Zarate
Road freight: Domestic distribution and road links within Mercosur.
Peak and holiday periods: Carnival, Holy Week and the July winter holidays

What we handle in Argentina

Import clearance

Import declarations, duty and tax calculation and release at Ezeiza.

Regulatory checks

Review of current import requirements and permits before shipping.

Export clearance

Export declarations for Argentine exporters.

Classification & documents

HS classification and document review at origin.

Air freight with own AWB

Direct air waybills via Buenos Aires Ezeiza.

Services in Argentina

Customs clearance in Argentina