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Trade terms in Argentina: what works and what catches people out
Argentina replaced its SIRA import licensing with the statistical SEDI system and has eased importers' access to foreign currency. ICC reports foreign cargo insurance is accepted only up to the point of entry.
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DDP when importing into Argentina Unverified Unverified
Can a foreign seller clear the goods and pay import taxes in this country?
Not yet verified. We have not yet found an official source on whether a foreign seller can register as importer with ARCA.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Administration (trade.gov) · last checked
CIF when importing into Argentina Usable with conditions Needs review
Can the seller buy the cargo insurance abroad for goods going into this country?
ICC's January 2025 barrier list reports that cover bought abroad is accepted for CIF/CIP only up to the point of entry; insurance for the onward leg inside the country has to be placed locally. It also lists compulsory inland transit (or carrier liability) insurance for road transport.
Sources: International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) · last checked
CIP when importing into Argentina Usable with conditions Needs review
Can the seller buy the cargo insurance abroad for goods going into this country?
ICC's January 2025 barrier list reports that cover bought abroad is accepted for CIF/CIP only up to the point of entry; insurance for the onward leg inside the country has to be placed locally.
Sources: International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) · last checked
EXW when exporting from Argentina Unverified Unverified
Can a foreign buyer handle export clearance out of this country?
No EXW barrier is listed for Argentina in ICC's January 2025 barrier tables. We have not yet checked national sources, so treat this as unverified.
Sources: International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) · last checked
FCA when exporting from Argentina Unverified Unverified
Are there export-filing traps when the buyer arranges carriage from this country?
No FCA barrier is listed for Argentina in ICC's January 2025 barrier tables. We have not yet checked national sources, so treat this as unverified.
Sources: International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) · last checked
FOB when exporting from Argentina Unverified Unverified
Are there local quirks with FOB when shipping from this country?
No FOB barrier is listed for Argentina in ICC's January 2025 barrier tables. We have not yet checked national sources, so treat this as unverified.
Sources: International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) · last checked
Key facts
- Licences & registrations ✓ Verified
Since December 2023 the Importation Statistical System (SEDI) has replaced the SIRA import licensing regime; importers submit data for statistical purposes.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Administration (trade.gov) · last checked
What catches people out
- Documents ✓ Verified
The commercial invoice must carry a sworn statement (in Spanish) that the prices are those actually paid or payable; translations of documents may be requested.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Administration (trade.gov) · last checked
Sources used on this page
- Argentina – Import Requirements and Documentation — U.S. International Trade Administration (trade.gov)
- National regulatory barriers to the Incoterms® 2020 rules (updated January 2025) — International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
Snapshot as of December 2024, compiled from ICC national committees. Used as a lead list: facts that rely only on this document are flagged for review until confirmed against national law.
'Needs review' means the fact relies on a secondary source (often ICC's January 2025 barrier list) or an inference we have not yet confirmed against the national law. Spotted an error or a change? Tell us.