Customs clearance Buenos Aires
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Buenos Aires. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityBuenos Aires
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- AirportsEZE
- Customs authority
- ARCA - General Directorate of Customs (DGA)
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Systems
- Argentine Customs Code - SIM
- Importer requirements
- a CUIT tax ID and registration as an importer with customs
- Airports
- Ezeiza (EZE)
- Seaport
- Port of Buenos Aires and Zarate
Customs clearance for Buenos Aires
In Argentina, customs clearance is handled by a dedicated partner team that works under the Ziem Logistics brand, to our procedures and with the shipment data we prepare. You deal only with Ziem Logistics, from booking to release. Companies in Buenos Aires, especially in food, automotive, pharma and services, rely on fast and correct declarations. Ezeiza handles most of Argentina's international air cargo.
- Import declarations for Buenos AiresDeclarations with ARCA - General Directorate of Customs (DGA), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Buenos Aires.
- Export declarations from Buenos AiresExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving Argentina.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in Argentina: a CUIT tax ID and registration as an importer with customs.
- Classification and originHS classification, preferential origin and duty estimates before your goods ship.
- Permits and regulated goodsLicences for pharma, food, electrical goods, dual-use items and other regulated products.
- Air and sea arrivalsClearance for cargo arriving at EZE and by sea via Port of Buenos Aires and Zarate.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Buenos Aires on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Buenos Aires
Holidays: In Argentina, Carnival, Holy Week and the July winter holidays can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to Buenos Aires
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Ezeiza (EZE), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to Buenos Aires → · Freight & customs in Argentina →
Main lanes from Buenos Aires
The most important connections from Argentina, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Buenos Aires: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Buenos Aires?
Customs clearance in Argentina is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network. It works under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. You deal only with Ziem Logistics.
What do importers in Buenos Aires need?
Importers in Argentina generally need a CUIT tax ID and registration as an importer with customs. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for Buenos Aires?
ARCA - General Directorate of Customs (DGA). Declarations are filed electronically (Argentine Customs Code - SIM).
How long does customs clearance take in Buenos Aires?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Carnival, Holy Week and the July winter holidays can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to Buenos Aires?
Yes. We offer air freight via Ezeiza (EZE), sea freight via Port of Buenos Aires and Zarate, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Buenos Aires?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.