Trade Facilitation and Paperless Trade in Argentina

Argentina

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Overview & Charts

Full list of scores

    		2023Trade facilitation score of 69.89%
    	

    		    			    			Transparency: 66.67%; 
    		    			    			Formalities: 79.17%; 
    		    			    			Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 33.33%; 
    		    			    			Paperless Trade: 74.07%; 
    		    			    			Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 72.22%.
    		    	

Transparency
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet	Partially implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization)	Partially implemented
Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation	Partially implemented
Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods	Partially implemented
Independent appeal mechanism	Partially implemented

Formalities
Risk management	Partially implemented
Pre-arrival processing	Partially implemented
Post-clearance audits	Partially implemented
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges	Fully implemented
Establishment and publication of average release times	Partially implemented
TF measures for authorized operators	Fully implemented
Expedited shipments	Fully implemented
Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities	Partially implemented

Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation
National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body	Not implemented
National legislative framework and/or institutional arrangements for border agencies cooperation	Fully implemented
Government agencies delegating border controls to Customs authorities	Not implemented
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings*	Partially implemented
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings*	Fully implemented

Paperless Trade
Automated Customs System	Fully implemented
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies	Partially implemented
Electronic Single Window System	Partially implemented
Electronic submission of Customs declarations	Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit	Partially implemented
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests*	Partially implemented
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests	Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin	Partially implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees	Fully implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds	Partially implemented

Cross-Border Paperless Trade
Laws and regulations for electronic transactions	Partially implemented
Recognised certification authority	Fully implemented
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration	Partially implemented
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin	Partially implemented
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate	Partially implemented
Paperless collection of payment from a documentary letter of credit	Partially implemented

Transit Facilitation
Transit facilitation agreement(s)*	Fully implemented
Limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment*	Fully implemented
Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation*	Partially implemented
Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit*	Partially implemented

Trade Facilitation for SMEs
Trade-related information measures for SMEs*	Partially implemented
SMEs in AEO scheme*	Not implemented
SMEs access Single Window*	Partially implemented
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee*	Not implemented
Other special measures for SMEs*	Partially implemented

Agricultural Trade Facilitation
Testing and laboratory facilities available to meet SPS of main trading partners*	Partially implemented
National standards and accreditation bodies to facilitate compliance with SPS*	Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates*	Partially implemented
Special treatment for perishable goods*	Partially implemented

Women in Trade Facilitation
TF policy/strategy to increase women’s participation in trade*	Do not know
TF measures to benefit women involved in trade*	Not implemented
Women membership in the National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar bodies*	Not implemented

Trade Finance Facilitation
Single window facilitates traders access to finance*	Not implemented
Authorities engaged in blockchain-based supply chain project covering trade finance*	Not implemented
Variety of trade finance services available*	Partially implemented

Trade Facilitation in Times of Crisis
Agency in place to manage TF in times of crises and emergencies*	Not implemented
Online publication of emergency TF measures*	Fully implemented
Coordination between countries on emergency TF measures*	Not implemented
Additional trade facilitation measures to facilitate trade in times of emergencies*	Partially implemented
Plan in place to facilitate trade during future crises*	Partially implemented

Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce
TF measures for cross-border e-commerce*	Not implemented

Trade Facilitation and Wildlife Protection
Electronic application, issuance and exchange of eCITES*	Planning stage

*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

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2023 Global Report