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<strong>Business</strong> Facilitation Service: CS <strong>Argentina</strong> provides low-cost logistical and<br />
administrative support to its U.S. clients to facilitate insertion in this market. This may<br />
include pick-up and delivery of bid documents, single company promotions, providing<br />
information on foreign government tenders, videoconferencing facilities, courier services,<br />
invitations to targeted members of the local business community, and/or targeted<br />
commercial presentations. Price will be quoted prior to providing the service.<br />
Payment Methods: If you would like to order any of the services described above, please<br />
provide your American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa credit card information,<br />
so we may start working on your request immediately. Please indicate credit card type<br />
and number, holder name, and card expiration date. Our telephone number is 54-11-<br />
5777-4753, our fax number is 54-11-5777-4203; our e-mail address is<br />
Buenos.Aires.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov<br />
Please keep in mind that to qualify for U.S. Government assistance your product/service<br />
must have at least 51 percent U.S. content. We would appreciate your confirming that<br />
your product or service meets this requirement when ordering any of our services.<br />
<strong>In</strong> addition, we encourage you to contact the nearest U.S. Department of Commerce<br />
Export Assistance Center, where trade specialists can provide you with guidance on<br />
entering the Argentine or other international markets. Please call 1-800-USA-TRADE (1-<br />
800-872-8723) to locate the one nearest you or visit the U.S. Government Export Portal<br />
at www.export.gov/comm_svc/eac.html.<br />
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE:<br />
The success of your ventures in <strong>Argentina</strong> is important to us. We are committed<br />
to providing timely and quality service. If you are not satisfied with the quality of<br />
our work, we will gladly refund your money.<br />
Pricing Return to top<br />
Please refer to the Cost Breakdown example in Chapter 5: Trade Regulations and<br />
Standards.<br />
Customized services and products can still charge price premiums demanded by the<br />
high end of the population in certain geographical areas. Even though <strong>Argentina</strong> has<br />
been traditionally characterized by high prices, high costs, and relatively low competitive<br />
pressures due to highly concentrated markets, particularly during the past few years,<br />
exchange rate comparisons, inflation, relative prices and a decreased purchasing power.<br />
Argentine products are more economically priced than a decade ago. A prime example,<br />
Buenos Aires, traditionally ranked as one of the most expensive cities in the world, is<br />
now one of the most inexpensive cities for tourists.<br />
<strong>In</strong> order to compete locally, U.S. exporters should take into account that locally<br />
manufactured products, though mostly of inferior quality, have become more competitive<br />
in terms of pricing due to reduced labor costs. Due to the peso's devaluation, imports<br />
have become almost three times more expensive since 2002. Additionally, U.S.<br />
exporters should consider that virtually no trade finance is available for potential<br />
3/4/2008
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