Freight forwarding & customs in Argentina
Argentina is the second-largest economy in South America, with frequent changes to import rules. Up-to-date local knowledge makes a real difference.
- HubBuenos Aires
- Local time--:--
- AirportsEZE

- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Air waybills
- Own AWBs, no third parties
- Framework & systems
- Argentine Customs Code · SIM
- Hub
- Buenos Aires
- Air gateways
- Buenos Aires Ezeiza
- Seaports
- Buenos Aires and Zarate
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Air waybills
- Own air waybills, no third parties
- Customs authority
- ARCA · General Directorate of Customs (DGA)
- Importer requirements
- a CUIT tax ID and registration as an importer with customs
- Transport modes
- Air, sea, road, NFO, on-board courier
Every mode to and from Argentina
Whether your cargo needs to arrive next week or tonight, we plan the transport and the customs clearance as one shipment, from one desk.
Air freight Argentina
Our own air waybills via Buenos Aires Ezeiza. Door-to-door or airport-to-airport, export and import.
More →Sea freight Argentina
FCL and LCL via Buenos Aires and Zarate, with customs at origin and destination.
More →Next Flight Out
Urgent cargo on the first available flight into or out of Buenos Aires Ezeiza (EZE), with customs pre-lodged.
More →On-Board Courier
A courier hand-carries critical parts door to door to Buenos Aires and every other city in Argentina.
More →Road & distribution
Domestic distribution and road links within Mercosur.
More →Customs clearance
Ziem network partner, under our brand. ARCA · General Directorate of Customs (DGA).
More →How customs clearance works with us in Argentina
In Argentina, customs clearance is handled by a dedicated partner team that works under the Ziem Logistics brand, to our procedures and with the shipment data we prepare. You deal only with Ziem Logistics, from booking to release. We issue our own air waybills on Argentina lanes, without a third-party consolidator.
- Import clearanceImport declarations, duty and tax calculation and release at Ezeiza.
- Regulatory checksReview of current import requirements and permits before shipping.
- Export clearanceExport declarations for Argentine exporters.
- Classification & documentsHS classification and document review at origin.
- Air freight with own AWBDirect air waybills via Buenos Aires Ezeiza.
Shipping to Argentina: what to know
Argentine customs is part of ARCA, the federal revenue and customs agency. Importers must be registered as importers, and import rules and payment requirements have changed several times in recent years. We check the current requirements for each shipment before booking.
Clean documents and correct classification are the basis for fast release at Ezeiza, Argentina's main air cargo gateway.
Airports and seaports in Argentina
Air: We handle air cargo at the following airports. Other airports are available on request.
Sea: Buenos Aires and Zarate.
Main lanes to and from Argentina
Our most important connections from Argentina. When both ends of a lane are core markets, we coordinate customs at origin and destination from one shipment file.
Related services and pages
Shipping to Argentina: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Does Ziem Logistics clear customs in
Customs clearance in Argentina is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network. It works under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. You deal only with Ziem Logistics.
Which airports in Argentina do you serve?
We handle air cargo at Buenos Aires Ezeiza. Other airports are available on request.
Which seaports do you use for
For sea freight to and from Argentina we mainly use Buenos Aires and Zarate, with FCL and LCL services.
What do importers in Argentina need?
Importers in Argentina generally need a CUIT tax ID and registration as an importer with customs. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Do you issue your own air waybills for
Yes. We issue our own air waybills on Argentina lanes, without a third-party consolidator or co-loader.
Can you send an urgent shipment to Argentina today?
For time-critical cargo we book Next Flight Out on the first available flight or send an on-board courier who hand-carries the goods to Buenos Aires or any other destination in Argentina. Customs is prepared before arrival.
How do I get a quote for
Use the quote form on this page, email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280. We usually reply within one business day.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.