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Cooperation Agreement Between Argentine and U.S. Customs Authorities
By Estudio Chaloupka
On 26 November 2025, the Agency for Tax Collection and Customs Control (ARCA) — successor to Argentina’s former Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (AFIP) — announced the signing of a bilateral cooperation agreement with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Key Points of the Agreement
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The executive director of ARCA, Juan Pazo, led the signing of the cooperation framework with senior officials from the U.S. CBP in Washington, D.C.
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The agreement aims to modernize and automate customs procedures for bilateral trade and passenger movements between Argentina and the United States.
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A core objective is to deepen digitalization of customs formalities, building on ongoing digital transformation efforts within Argentina’s customs system.
The cooperation will:
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Strengthen coordination on risk identification and interdiction of transnational crimes.
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Align with international standards set by the World Customs Organization (WCO).
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Boost security at the border while facilitating legitimate trade.
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Potentially reduce logistical times and costs for private sector operators
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