Buenos Aires, Argentina
Customs clearance in Buenos Aires
Import and export clearance for shipments to and from Buenos Aires. Customs clearance in Argentina is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
Industries in Buenos Aires and how we support them
Greater Buenos Aires concentrates much of Argentina's industry and consumption. Car and pickup plants operate in Pacheco and Zárate, pharmaceutical laboratories are spread across the city and province, and food and beverage processing is a major sector. Pilar and other industrial parks host chemicals, plastics and consumer goods producers. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight on our own air waybills via EZE, Next Flight Out for line-down parts, On-Board Courier for hand-carried items and FCL or LCL via Buenos Aires or Zárate. Customs clearance is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
Operational logistics facts for Buenos Aires
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | General cargo, pharma, spare parts, Next Flight Out | Argentina's main international air cargo gateway |
| Port of Buenos Aires (Puerto Nuevo) and Dock Sud | FCL and LCL to and from Europe, Asia and Brazil | Container terminals close to the capital |
| Port of Zárate | Vehicles and containers | Up-river port next to the Pacheco–Zárate industrial corridor |
| Pacheco, Pilar and Zárate industrial areas | Automotive, pharma, chemicals, consumer goods | Inbound parts and materials cleared in one shipment file |
Airports, seaports and connections in Buenos Aires
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EZE - SeaportPort of Buenos Aires and Zarate
Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) in Ezeiza, south-west of Buenos Aires, handles most of Argentina's international air cargo through its cargo terminal, Terminal de Cargas Argentina. Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), on the riverfront in the city, serves domestic and regional flights. By sea, the Port of Buenos Aires, with its container terminals at Puerto Nuevo, and Dock Sud in neighbouring Avellaneda handle most container traffic, while Zárate, up the Paraná river, handles vehicles and containers for the industrial north of the metropolitan area.
The Riccheri motorway and the Ezeiza–Cañuelas motorway link the city with EZE, while the Panamericana (RN9) runs north to Pacheco, Campana, Zárate and on to Rosario. The Buenos Aires–La Plata motorway serves the south-east, and the General Paz avenue rings the capital. National routes 3, 5 and 7 lead into the interior. We arrange pick-up and delivery across the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, including Pacheco, Pilar, Campana and Zárate.
Clearance through the Ziem network in Argentina
In Argentina, customs entries are filed by a partner team in the Ziem network. They work under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures; our operations desk prepares the shipment data and remains your contact for the whole shipment.
Customs clearance in Argentina
Ziem network
Customs clearance in Argentina is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
For air freight to and from Argentina we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Argentina need a CUIT tax ID and registration as an importer with customs.
Documents we check before shipping
Commercial invoice, packing list, the transport document and, where needed, certificates of origin, licences or permits. We check that descriptions, values and HS codes are consistent across all documents before the goods move.
Frequently asked questions
Who clears imports arriving at EZE or the Port of Buenos Aires?
Clearance with the General Directorate of Customs (DGA) within ARCA is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. We prepare the shipment data, the declaration is filed in the SIM system on that basis, and you deal only with Ziem Logistics.
What does an importer in Buenos Aires need?
The importer needs a CUIT tax ID and registration as an importer with customs. Medicines, medical devices, food and some other goods also need approvals from authorities such as ANMAT. Clearance depends on complete and consistent documents.
Have import rules in Argentina changed recently?
Yes. Argentina has changed its import formalities, payment rules and licensing systems several times in recent years. We check the current requirements for your goods before each shipment, so documents and permits match the rules in force.