Companies engaged in foreign trade operate in a constantly changing regulatory environment: tariff modifications, new regulations, trade restrictions, and evolving international requirements. BCRA foreign exchange restrictions, trade agreements under negotiation and evolving international regulations. trade defense measures active trade defense measures. Without a defined legal and technical strategy, every international operation becomes a potential risk.

At MJE Foreign Trade, we design, together with our clients, a foreign trade framework that maximizes available tax benefits, reduces the risk of customs and foreign exchange contingencies, and positions the company for growth in international markets. With a presence in Buenos Aires and Miami through MJE Global LLC we support operations in Argentina, MERCOSUR, and the United States.

Our Strategic Planning Services

Tariff Classification Analysis and Optimization

The NCM classification of a product determines the tariff to be paid, the required prior import permits, and the applicability of preferential trade agreements. A strategic classification analysis can generate significant savings on import duties and enable access to benefit regimes that would otherwise remain unavailable.

Customs Tax Planning — Landed Cost

We calculate the total import cost (landed cost) of each product by incorporating all duties, expenses and commissions involved in the process, identifying opportunities for cost reduction through preferential trade agreements, drawback mechanisms, tariff exemptions, and special import regimes.

Transfer Pricing Analysis in International Operations

Las operaciones entre empresas vinculadas —matriz/subsidiaria, importador/exportador relacionado— están sujetas a reglas de precios de transferencia that affect both the tax cost and the valoración aduanera. Asesoramos en la documentación y justificación de los precios intercompany para prevenir ajustes de la AFIP y la aduana.

Expansion Strategy into the United States with MJE Global LLC

For Argentine companies that export or plan to export to the United States, MJE Global LLC (Miami) provides advisory services for access to the… U.S. market: HTS tariff classification, Section 301 and 232 tariffs, rules of origin, antidumping in the United States, and the legal structuring of the export transaction.

International Trade Contract Structuring

We draft and review international sale contracts, distribution agreements, commercial agency contracts, and representation agreements, ensuring that the contractual structure is aligned with the customs operations and foreign exchange framework applicable to each case.

Regulatory Monitoring and Alerts

The foreign trade regulations can change through a resolution from the Secretariat of Industry or a communication from the BCRA. We provide our clients with a continuous monitoring service, including alerts when changes occur that may affect their operations.

Who is this service intended for?

• Importing companies seeking to reduce their total logistics cost and prevent customs contingencies.
• Export companies planning to enter the U.S. market or expand their presence in MERCOSUR.
• Economic groups with operations in Argentina and abroad that require integrated advisory services.
• Foreign-owned companies entering the Argentine market that require a comprehensive regulatory map.
• SMEs in the export sector undergoing internationalization that require practical and cost-accessible advisory services.

Frequently Asked Questions — Strategic Planning

How much can a company save with proper tariff planning?

It depends on the product, origin, and import volume. In many cases, the correct application of a preferential trade agreement or a tariff exemption regime can reduce import duties by between 30% and 100%. Classification analysis often delivers an immediate return on the first shipment.

What is drawback and how does it benefit exporters?

The drawback is a customs regime which allows companies to recover import duties paid on inputs incorporated into exported products. For manufacturing exporters, this can represent a significant recovery of taxes paid on the import of raw materials and inputs.

How can an Argentine company legally export to the United States?

Through MJE Global LLC (Miami), we provide advisory services on HTS tariff classification, Section 301 and 232 duties, and the legal structuring of the transaction. MJE’s binational presence allows us to support the entire process end to end.