Practice Areas in Customs Law and Foreign Trade in Argentina

At MJE Foreign Trade, we provide comprehensive advisory services in international trade, combining legal expertise, strategic experience, and operational support. Our practice areas include customs advisory, antidumping and subsidy defense, international tax planning, and operational training, with services designed to provide legal certainty, operational efficiency, and direct support in decision-making within international markets.

Customs Law — Representation and Advisory Services for Importers and Exporters

At MJE Foreign Trade, we provide… customs law advisory services specialized advice at the local, regional, and international level, including the application and interpretation of multilateral agreements such as MERCOSUR, ALADI, and the WTO.

Our services include:

• Representation in customs litigation for major and minor infractions before all customs offices in Argentina.
• Challenges of assessments and recovery of improperly paid customs duties.
• Defense in investigations related to declared origin and customs valuation, including transactions between related parties.
• Advisory services in tariff classification, customs valuation and determination of origin of goods.

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Benefits:

• Legal certainty and protection against sanctions.
• Optimization of customs operations and risk reduction.

Deliverables:

• Representation before customs authorities.
• Legal and strategic reports.

Antidumping, Subsidies, and Safeguards Defense – Legal Strategies for Companies and Trade Associations

We have extensive experience in antidumping defense, subsidies and safeguards, supporting companies, trade associations, and governments in investigations related to unfair international trade practices.

We provide:

• Technical and legal advice and representation in antidumping investigations before the CNCE.
• Assessment of competitive conditions in the face of dumping, subsidies, or safeguard measures.
• Development of defensive or offensive strategies against national and international authorities.
• Integrated analysis with MJE Global LLC (USA) Integrated analysis for operations with international scope.
• Access to Dumping Experts, the largest antidumping community in Spanish.

Benefits:

• Strategic protection against international investigations.
• Minimization of economic and legal risks.

Deliverables:

• Customized legal strategies.
• Analysis and monitoring reports.

Strategic Foreign Trade Planning – Comprehensive and Tax Advisory

We offer strategic foreign trade planning Combining customs techniques, tax analysis, and operations planning for high-impact decisions. With a presence in Buenos Aires and Miami through MJE Global LLC, We support operations in Argentina, MERCOSUR and the United States.

It includes:

• Consulting on tariff classification, valuation and tariff preferences according to the origin of the merchandise.
• Advice on transactions between related companies: customs valuation and transfer pricing.
• Calculation of landed cost and compliance with the BCRA Exchange Regime applicable to foreign trade.
• Complex projects with integrated support from MJE Global LLC (USA).

Benefits:

• Strategic decision-making based on accurate information.
• Cost optimization and regulatory compliance.

Deliverables:

• Landed cost models and simulations.
• Strategic plans and compliance reports.

Temporary Importation and CTIT — Tax Benefits and Operational Customs Management

We support our clients in accessing the benefits of the temporary import and the CTIT, optimizing access to tax benefits and simplifying operational processes through training and specialized customs management.

We offer:

• Advisory and processing of the Temporary Importation Regime for Industrial Processing and turnkey plants.
• Comprehensive management of Temporary Import Classification Certificates (CTIT).
• Design and implementation of customs and tax compliance processes.
• In-company training focused on legal, commercial and logistics areas, in Buenos Aires or virtually.

Benefits:

• Greater operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Optimized access to tax benefits: suspension of import tariffs and VAT.

Deliverables:

• Manuals and operating guides for internal teams.
• Certifications and management reports of the temporary regime.

Comprehensive Foreign Trade Advisory Services

At MJE Foreign Trade, we support national and international companies in managing customs, regulatory, and operational challenges related to foreign trade. If your inquiry involves more than one practice area or requires a specific strategy, our team can provide comprehensive advisory services and tailored solutions adapted to the needs of your operation.