1a. Does Customs accept and process electronically the data required for release of shipments in advance of their actual arrival so that they can be released either prior to or immediately after arrival? (Art 7.1 TFA)
No
1b. Can formalities for final clearance be completed through electronic means post-release?
No (Not applicable )
3. Is physical release of goods separate from clearance? (Will Customs release goods prior to completion of all formalities and final settlement of accounts?) (Art 7.3 TFA)
No
4. Is full-time (24/7) automated processing for the customs ports at which you operate available?
Yes
5a. Are the official working hours of the Customs office and personnel adapted to commercial needs and applied at local level? (RKC Std 3.1)
Yes
5b. Are there fees for Customs services during normal working hours?
No (But there are fees for any services performed during overtime hours.)
5c. Does Customs and other agencies provide clearance services outside of the official office hours?
Yes
5d. Will Customs provide dedicated clearance services away from the Customs office for a fee? (e.g. clearance at Express Consignment Facilities and Hubs)
Yes (As long as the express company facilities are located at Ezeiza Airport, the entirety of which is considered a customs bonded area. Clearance services are not offered outside of this area. )
6. For shipments arriving by air, does Customs inspect and release goods at the operator's facility or require their transfer to another facility? (Art 7.8.1a TFA)
Operator's facility
7a. Does Customs apply risk-management and risk-based selectivity to select items for documentary and/or physical examination? (Art 7.4 TFA)
Yes
7b. Does any other agency apply risk-management and risk-based selectivity to select items for documentary and/or physical examination? (Art 7.4 TFA)
No (Shipments requiring inspection and clearance by government agencies other than Customs are excluded from express clearance)
8a. Are there multiple inspections (inspections by agencies other than Customs)?
No (Shipments requiring inspection and clearance by government agencies other than Customs are excluded from express clearance)
8b. Are they fully coordinated?
(Art 8.1 TFA; RKC Std 3.35)
Sometimes / Other (add remark) (Not applicable. Shipments requiring inspection and clearance by government agencies other than Customs are excluded from express clearance)
9a. Does the customs administration apply a de minimis regime that allows goods the value of which does not exceed a certain amount to be exempted from duties and taxes?
(Art 7.8.2d TFA; RKC Std 4.13)
No (Courier/Express shipments are not eligible for de minimis. Postal shipments have a US$50 de minimis, but it is limited to 12 shipments per calendar year. )
9b. If the answer above is "yes" what is that amount in local currency?
9c. Is de minimis based on intrinsic value (i. e. the cost of the goods without transport and insurance costs)?
Other (add remark) (Not applicable )
9d. If the answer to 9a is "yes", are those goods subject to simplified procedures e.g.
consolidated release/clearance or 'off manifest'? (Art 7.8.2a TFA)
Not applicable
10a. Does the customs administration apply an informal/simplified entry threshold that allows dutiable goods the value of which does not exceed a certain amount to be exempted from formal declaration procedures (WCO IRG Cat 3) e.g. as in the US for goods valued between $800 and $2500?
Yes
10b. If the answer above is "yes" what is that amount in local currency?
US$3,000 (The US$3,000 limit applies )
11b. Does Customs or any other agency accept electronic supporting documents? (Art 10.2 TFA)
Yes
11c. Does Customs or any other agency accept scanned copies of supporting documents?
Yes
12. Is the express carrier allowed to clear import shipments on behalf of the consignee without having to use a third-party licensed customs broker? (RKC Std 8.1)
Yes (For shipment valued up to US$3,000)
13b. Are these fees based on the value of the goods? (Art 6.2 (ii) TFA)
Yes (Value of the goods plus duty and VAT taxes)
