Amendments to Argentina’s Customs Code and Foreign Trade Regulations: Decree of Public Emergency

• The new decree in Argentina introduces amendments to the Customs Code in the section “Title V-Foreign Trade”
• The requirement to have a customs broker for clearance and destination of goods is deregulated
• The requirement to register in the register of importers and exporters is removed, allowing all individuals and legal entities to apply for customs destinations and carry out foreign trade operations
• Customs officers, security forces, and police forces are required to preserve import or export operations in progress
• Simplification, computerization, and automation of customs procedures are incorporated into the code
• Complaints made by customs service agents during import or export clearance must result in the release of goods
• Consultation is allowed prior to import or export to determine customs criteria
• The executive branch can no longer establish prohibitions or restrictions on exports or imports for economic reasons, which can only be determined by law

Source: taxathand.com

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