The Americas

Shipping from Spain to Argentina

Since 1 May 2026 the EU-Mercosur trade agreement has been applied provisionally, cutting duties gradually. Argentina also still collects advance tax payments on imports.

ESArgentina
Indicative route from Spain, by air

What you need to know

Customs
Yes. Export declaration in Spain and import clearance with ARCA (formerly AFIP).
Documents
  • Commercial invoice with description, value and tariff code, and a packing list.
  • Export declaration (DUA) filed with the Spanish Tax Agency, which generates the MRN; the exporter needs an EORI number.
  • Proof of origin: the exporter's origin declaration, with a REX number if the shipment exceeds €6,000.
Taxes at destination
Standard VAT of 21%, plus advance payments of VAT and income tax (Ganancias) on import.
Agreement with the EU
EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement, provisionally applied since 1 May 2026. Duty cuts are gradual, often over 8 to 10 years.
Transport
Air freight, express courier service and sea freight (Buenos Aires).
Cargo airports
EZE · Buenos Aires-Ezeiza
EU sanctions
No EU restrictive measures (sanctions) apply to Argentina.

Practical advice

Before setting your price, check the tariff reduction schedule for your specific code in Access2Markets: under the EU-Mercosur agreement, the duty on the same product falls year by year.

Related guide: Documents for exporting outside the EU

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