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Argentina has adopted the U.N. recommendations for the labeling and packing of hazardous materials. For more information please refer to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code). Prohibited and Restricted Imports Return to top Prohibited Imports The Government of Argentina has prohibited importation of the following products: 3/4/2008 Used automobiles (with some exceptions, Decree 110/1999) Used motorcycles and velocipedes (Resolution 790/1992, Ministry of Economy) Used equipment and its parts, as indicated by Decree 690/2002, Appendix XIV and its modifications (Resolution 89/2003 ME, article 7°) Worn clothing and accessories (MERCOSUR Tariff Codes 6309.00.10 & 6309.00.90) until June 30, 2010. (Resolution ME 367/2005) All types of dangerous residues (Law 24051) Certain dangerous substances (Resolutions 750/2000, 845/2000, 182/1999, etc.) Telephone terminals that operate in a band between 1880 Mghz-1900 Mghz (Resolution SC 1994/1999) Used and recapped tires (MERCOSUR Tariff Codes 4012.10.00 & 4012.20.00, Law 25,626 8/8/2003) Used equipment, instruments, parts and transportation material (Resolution MEOSP 909/94, article 4°, and modifications). Resolution MP 37/2003 exempted donations of used goods over 5 years old made to governmental institutions and registered religious entities Raw cotton (not carded or combed, harsh or rough) as per Res. SENASA 208/03 Additionally, ANMAT (Administracion Nacional de Medicamentos, Alimentos y Tecnologia Medica), the regulatory equivalent of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration within the Ministry of Health, regulates and prohibits imports of certain toxic substances contained in products such as pharmaceutical products and cosmetics. SENASA (Servicio Nacional de Sanidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria), National Service of Agricultural Food Health and Quality, provides information on import regulations for agricultural products. For additional information on the mentioned products, please contact the U.S. Commercial Service in Buenos Aires at Buenos.Aires.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov. Used Capital Goods The Government of Argentina places restrictions on imports of used products, including medical equipment, to facilitate market entry for well-established and qualified suppliers and to bar unreliable suppliers, who have sold improperly refurbished machines or equipment without suitable after-sales support. As a general rule, used capital goods must be refurbished in the country of origin or the country of export. The machinery must have been overhauled (repaired or
emanufactured) and certified by a "technical organization" in the country of origin. The Commercial Section of the Argentine Embassy or an Argentine Consul in the U.S. must then validate the certification. Used goods may also be refurbished in Argentina by the importer, who is the end user of the goods. Decree 690/2002 lists used equipment subject to this regime, as well as used equipment banned from import. Products not mentioned in the decree (as either permitted or prohibited) are considered as new for tariff purposes. Specific rules apply to imports of used production lines (Resolution ME 511/2000 and modifications). The special regime for imports of used production lines was implemented in 2000, and comprises those “items whose main component is used imported machinery, as part of an investment project for industrial production.” The regime aims to facilitate access to goods not manufactured in Argentina, whose price is not affordable to local SMEs currently suffering the lack of accessible credit lines. The regime is currently in force until December 31, 2008. An import duty of 6 percent applies for the used production lines imported. Additionally, these imported goods do not pay Verification of Destination Fee. For additional information, please contact the U.S. Commercial Service in Buenos Aires at Buenos.Aires.Office.Box@mail.doc.gov. Customs Regulations and Contact Information Return to top At a national level, the General Customs Bureau (Dirección General de Aduanas, DGA) applies, collects and controls taxes under the Argentine Customs Code. Additionally, it regulates other taxes on import and export transactions on behalf of other entities. In general, the DGA applies and controls import and export transactions. The DGA depends on the Federal Public Revenue Administration (Administracion Federal de Ingresos Públicos, AFIP). AFIP is an autonomous authority in the administrative level, under the general supervision and legal control of the Ministry of Economy. It executes the tax and customs policies set by the Executive Branch. For Customs-related information or questions, contact: 3/4/2008 Administracion Federal de Ingresos Públicos, AFIP Phone: 0810-999-2347 (0810-www-AFIP) (Spanish) Mo-Fr 8am-7pm Contact Information FEDERAL PUBLIC REVENUE ADMINISTRATION (Administracion Federal de Ingresos Públicos, AFIP) Mr. Alberto Abad Federal Administrator Hipólito Yrigoyen 370 (C1086AAD) Phone: (54) (11) 4347-2000
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terminals at international airports
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Av. de Mayo 605, Piso 3 C1084AAB Bu
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Business Facilitation Service: CS A
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organizations, both Argentine or U.
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Page 37 and 38: Electric Power Systems Overview Ret
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Page 45 and 46: market. The market has been growing
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Page 51 and 52: A gradual recovery has taken place
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Page 63 and 64: Pioneer Argentina: www.pioneer.com/
Page 65 and 66: Average Tariff Rates by Type of Pro
Page 67 and 68: In 2006, there was a significant in
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C1020AC Buenos Aires Switchboard: (
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E-mail: fargosi@fibertel.com.ar BAS
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Bolivar 332, Piso 6 C1088AAH Buenos
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Mr. Klaus Bertram, President 25 de
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EXOLGAN TERMINAL PORTUARIA S.A. Mr.
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