0 · Verdict
Amber · duty being phased outThe product can be exported with the agreement's preference. The duty today is 0% instead of 0%, and it reaches zero on 1 January 2030.
Recommended action: make sure origin can be proven and that the importer claims the preference in the customs declaration.
Organo-sulphur compounds › Cysteine and cystine (CN 2930 90 13) enters the European Union duty-free, with or without the EU-Mercosur Agreement. Data as of 31 October 2026, from the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement, the Combined Nomenclature 2026 and TARIC (measure 103, Regulation 2448/95).
1 · Classification
The product in the three nomenclatures
This sheet is built on the EU tariff line 2930 90 13, which is the code the importer declares in the European Union. In Argentina there are 48 NCM lines under the same 6 digits; the exporter's product is one of them. The classification should be confirmed by a customs broker.
| Nomenclature | Code | Version | Official description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.11 | NCM in force 2026 | Ácido tioglicólico y sus sales |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.12 | NCM in force 2026 | Cisteína |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.13 | NCM in force 2026 | N,N-Dialquil-2-aminoetanotiol, con grupos alquilo de C1 a C3 y sus sales protonadas |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.19 | NCM in force 2026 | Los demás |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.21 | NCM in force 2026 | Tiourea |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.22 | NCM in force 2026 | Tiofanato-Metilo |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.23 | NCM in force 2026 | 4-Metil-3-tiosemicarbazida |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.29 | NCM in force 2026 | Los demás |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.31 | NCM in force 2026 | 2-(Etiltio)etanol, con una concentración superior o igual al 98 % en peso |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.32 | NCM in force 2026 | 3-(Metiltio)propanal |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.33 | NCM in force 2026 | Clorotioformiato de S-etilo |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.34 | NCM in force 2026 | Ácido 2-hidroxi-4-(metiltio)butanoico y su sal cálcica |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.35 | NCM in force 2026 | Metomil |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.36 | NCM in force 2026 | Carbocisteína |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.37 | NCM in force 2026 | 4-Sulfatoetilsulfonil-2,5-dimetoxianilina; 4-sulfatoetilsulfonil-2-metoxi-5-metilanilina; 4-sulfatoetilsulfonil-2-metoxianilina |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.39 | NCM in force 2026 | Los demás |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.41 | NCM in force 2026 | Fosforotioato de O,O-dietilo y de S-[2-(dietilamino)etilo] y sus sales alquiladas o protonadas |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.42 | NCM in force 2026 | Fosforotioato de O,O-dimetilo y de S-[2-(1-metilcarbamoiletiltio)etilo] (vamidotión) |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.43 | NCM in force 2026 | Fosforotioato de O-(4-bromo-2-clorofenilo) O-etilo y de S-propilo (profenofós) |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.49 | NCM in force 2026 | Los demás |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.51 | NCM in force 2026 | Forato (ISO); terbufós (ISO) |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.52 | NCM in force 2026 | Disulfotón |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.53 | NCM in force 2026 | Etión |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.54 | NCM in force 2026 | Dimetoato |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.57 | NCM in force 2026 | Fosforoditioato de O,O-dimetilo y de S-[2-(etiltio)etilo] (tiometón) |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.59 | NCM in force 2026 | Los demás |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.61 | NCM in force 2026 | Acefato |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.69 | NCM in force 2026 | Los demás |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.71 | NCM in force 2026 | Tiaprida |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.72 | NCM in force 2026 | Bicalutamida |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.79 | NCM in force 2026 | Las demás |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.81 | NCM in force 2026 | Sulfuro de 2-cloroetilo y clorometilo |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.82 | NCM in force 2026 | Sulfuro de bis(2-cloroetilo) |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.83 | NCM in force 2026 | Bis(2-cloroetiltio)metano |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.84 | NCM in force 2026 | 1,2-Bis(2-cloroetiltio)etano |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.85 | NCM in force 2026 | 1,3-Bis(2-cloroetiltio)-n-propano |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.86 | NCM in force 2026 | 1,4-Bis(2-cloroetiltio)-n-butano |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.87 | NCM in force 2026 | 1,5-Bis(2-cloroetiltio)-n-pentano |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.88 | NCM in force 2026 | Óxido de bis(2-cloroetiltiometilo) |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.89 | NCM in force 2026 | Óxido de bis(2-cloroetiltioetilo) |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.91 | NCM in force 2026 | Captán |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.93 | NCM in force 2026 | Metilen-bis-(tiocianato) |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.94 | NCM in force 2026 | Dimetiltiofosforoamida |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.95 | NCM in force 2026 | Etilditiofosfonato de O-etilo y de S-fenilo (fonofós) |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.96 | NCM in force 2026 | Hidrogenoalquil(de C1 a C3) fosfonotioatos de [S-2-(dialquil(de C1 a C3)amino)etilo]; sus ésteres de O-alquilo (de hasta C10, incluidos los cicloalquilos); sus sales alquiladas o protonadas |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.97 | NCM in force 2026 | Otros compuestos que contengan un átomo de fósforo unido a un grupo alquilo (de C1 a C3) pero sin otros átomos de carbono |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.98 | NCM in force 2026 | Ditiocarbonatos (xantatos y xantogenatos) |
| NCM (Argentina) | 2930.90.99 | NCM in force 2026 | Los demás |
| CN (European Union) | 2930 90 13 | CN 2026 (annex in CN 2013: 2930 90 13) | Other: cysteine and cystine |
| HS (worldwide) | 2930.90 | Harmonized System | Organo-sulphur compounds |
2 · Duty and schedule
The duty today and when it reaches zero
The preferential duty today is 0%. The MFN duty, without the agreement, is 0%. It reaches zero on 1 January 2030. On the Argentine side, the export duty today is 0% (Decree 305/2025).
Importing this product from Europe into Argentina
The agreement also lowers what Argentina charges on European goods. Appendix 2-A-2 mirrors the one used in the rest of this sheet. It sets the duty Argentina charges on EU goods entering the country, and lowers it on the same timetable. For an EU supplier selling this product to Argentina, this is the duty that applies.
Import sheet, laid out for buyers sourcing from Europe
- 2930.90.11Ácido tioglicólico y sus sales
- 2930.90.12Cisteína
- 2930.90.13N,N-Dialquil-2-aminoetanotiol, con grupos alquilo de C1 a C3 y sus sales protonadas
- 2930.90.19Los demás
- 2930.90.21Tiourea
- 2930.90.22Tiofanato-Metilo
- 2930.90.234-Metil-3-tiosemicarbazida
- 2930.90.29Los demás
- 2930.90.312-(Etiltio)etanol, con una concentración superior o igual al 98 % en peso
- 2930.90.323-(Metiltio)propanal
- 2930.90.33Clorotioformiato de S-etilo
- 2930.90.34Ácido 2-hidroxi-4-(metiltio)butanoico y su sal cálcica
- 2930.90.35Metomil
- 2930.90.36Carbocisteína
- 2930.90.374-Sulfatoetilsulfonil-2,5-dimetoxianilina; 4-sulfatoetilsulfonil-2-metoxi-5-metilanilina; 4-sulfatoetilsulfonil-2-metoxianilina
- 2930.90.39Los demás
- 2930.90.41Fosforotioato de O,O-dietilo y de S-[2-(dietilamino)etilo] y sus sales alquiladas o protonadas
- 2930.90.42Fosforotioato de O,O-dimetilo y de S-[2-(1-metilcarbamoiletiltio)etilo] (vamidotión)
- 2930.90.43Fosforotioato de O-(4-bromo-2-clorofenilo) O-etilo y de S-propilo (profenofós)
- 2930.90.49Los demás
- 2930.90.51Forato (ISO); terbufós (ISO)
- 2930.90.52Disulfotón
- 2930.90.53Etión
- 2930.90.54Dimetoato
- 2930.90.57Fosforoditioato de O,O-dimetilo y de S-[2-(etiltio)etilo] (tiometón)
- 2930.90.59Los demás
- 2930.90.61Acefato
- 2930.90.69Los demás
- 2930.90.71Tiaprida
- 2930.90.72Bicalutamida
- 2930.90.79Las demás
- 2930.90.81Sulfuro de 2-cloroetilo y clorometilo
- 2930.90.82Sulfuro de bis(2-cloroetilo)
- 2930.90.83Bis(2-cloroetiltio)metano
- 2930.90.841,2-Bis(2-cloroetiltio)etano
- 2930.90.851,3-Bis(2-cloroetiltio)-n-propano
- 2930.90.861,4-Bis(2-cloroetiltio)-n-butano
- 2930.90.871,5-Bis(2-cloroetiltio)-n-pentano
- 2930.90.88Óxido de bis(2-cloroetiltiometilo)
- 2930.90.89Óxido de bis(2-cloroetiltioetilo)
- 2930.90.91Captán
- 2930.90.93Metilen-bis-(tiocianato)
- 2930.90.94Dimetiltiofosforoamida
- 2930.90.95Etilditiofosfonato de O-etilo y de S-fenilo (fonofós)
- 2930.90.96Hidrogenoalquil(de C1 a C3) fosfonotioatos de [S-2-(dialquil(de C1 a C3)amino)etilo]; sus ésteres de O-alquilo (de hasta C10, incluidos los cicloalquilos); sus sales alquiladas o protonadas
- 2930.90.97Otros compuestos que contengan un átomo de fósforo unido a un grupo alquilo (de C1 a C3) pero sin otros átomos de carbono
- 2930.90.98Ditiocarbonatos (xantatos y xantogenatos)
- 2930.90.99Los demás
| Annex line (NCM 2012) | Base rate | Category | Reaches zero |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2930.90.11 Ácido tioglicólico y sus sales Declared today as 2930.90.11 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.12 Cisteína Declared today as 2930.90.12 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.13 N,N-Dialquil-2-aminoetanotiol y sus sales protonadas Declared today as 2930.90.13 · Official correlation table · the 2012 line was split Which reads: N,N-Dialquil-2-aminoetanotiol, con grupos alquilo de C1 a C3 y sus sales protonadas | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.19 Los demás tioles, sus derivados y sales Declared today as 2930.90.19 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.21 Tiourea Declared today as 2930.90.21 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.22 Tiofanato-metilo Declared today as 2930.90.22 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.23 4-Metil-3-tiosemicarbazida Declared today as 2930.90.23 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.29 Las demás tioamidas, sus derivados y sales Declared today as 2930.90.29 · Same code, unchanged Which reads: Los demás | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.31 2-(Etiltio)etanol, con una concentración superior o igual al 98 % en peso Declared today as 2930.90.31 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.32 3-(Metiltio) propanal y aldicarb Declared today as 2930.90.32 · Official correlation table · the 2012 line was split | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.33 Clorotioformiato de S-etilo Declared today as 2930.90.33 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.34 Ácido 2-hidroxi-4-(metiltio)butanoico y su sal cálcica Declared today as 2930.90.34 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.35 Metomil Declared today as 2930.90.35 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.36 Carbocisteína Declared today as 2930.90.36 · Same code, unchanged El anexo fija un tipo por país y en esta línea no coinciden: Argentina 12, Brasil 12, Paraguay 9, Uruguay 12. Acá se carga el de la Argentina. | 12% | 10 | 1 January 2036 |
| 2930.90.37 4-Sulfatoetilsulfonil-2,5-dimetoxianilina; 4-sulfatoetilsulfonil-2-metoxi-5-metilanilina; 4-sulfatoetilsulfonil-2-metoxianilina Declared today as 2930.90.37 · Same code, unchanged | 12% | 10 | 1 January 2036 |
| 2930.90.39 Los demás tioéteres, tioésteres, sus derivados y sales Declared today as 2930.90.39 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.41 Fosforotioato de O,O-dietilo y de S-[2-(dietilamino)etilo] y sus sales alquiladas o protonadas Declared today as 2930.90.41 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.42 Fosforotioato de O,O-dimetilo y de S-[2-(1-metilcarbamoiletiltio)etilo] (vamidotión) Declared today as 2930.90.42 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.43 Fosforotioato de O-(4-bromo-2-clorofenilo) O-etilo y de S-propilo (profenofós) Declared today as 2930.90.43 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.49 Los demás fosforotioatos, sus derivados y sales de estos productos Declared today as 2930.90.49 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.51 Forato Declared today as 2930.90.51 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.52 Disulfotón Declared today as 2930.90.52 · Same code, unchanged | 12% | 10 | 1 January 2036 |
| 2930.90.53 Etión Declared today as 2930.90.53 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.54 Dimetoato Declared today as 2930.90.54 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.57 Tiometón Declared today as 2930.90.57 · Same code, unchanged | 14% | 10 | 1 January 2036 |
| 2930.90.59 Los demás fosforoditioatos, sus derivados y sales Declared today as 2930.90.59 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.61 Acefato Declared today as 2930.90.61 · Same code, unchanged El anexo fija un tipo por país y en esta línea no coinciden: Argentina 12, Brasil 12, Paraguay 9, Uruguay 12. Acá se carga el de la Argentina. | 12% | 15 | 1 January 2041 |
| 2930.90.69 Los demás fosforoamidotioatos, sus derivados y sales Declared today as 2930.90.69 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.71 Tiaprida Declared today as 2930.90.71 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.72 Bicalutamida Declared today as 2930.90.72 · Same code, unchanged | 14% | 10 | 1 January 2036 |
| 2930.90.79 Las demás sulfonas Declared today as 2930.90.79 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.81 Sulfuro de 2-cloroetilo y clorometilo Declared today as 2930.90.81 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.82 Sulfuro de bis (2-cloroetilo) Declared today as 2930.90.82 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.83 Bis(2-cloroetiltio)metano Declared today as 2930.90.83 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.84 1,2-Bis(2-cloroetiltio)etano Declared today as 2930.90.84 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.85 1,3-Bis(2-cloroetiltio)-n-propano Declared today as 2930.90.85 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.86 1,4-Bis(2-cloroetiltio)-n-butano Declared today as 2930.90.86 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.87 1,5-Bis(2-cloroetiltio)-n-pentano Declared today as 2930.90.87 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.88 Óxido de bis(2-cloroetiltiometilo) Declared today as 2930.90.88 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.89 Óxido de bis(2-cloroetiltiometilo) Declared today as 2930.90.89 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.91 Captán Declared today as 2930.90.91 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.93 Metilen-bis-(tiocianato) Declared today as 2930.90.93 · Same code, unchanged | 12% | 10 | 1 January 2036 |
| 2930.90.94 Dimetiltiofosforoamida Declared today as 2930.90.94 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.95 Etilditiofosfonato de O-etilo y de S-fenilo (fonofós) Declared today as 2930.90.95 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
| 2930.90.96 Hidrogenoalquil(de C1 a C3) fosfonotioatos de [S-2-(dialquil(de C1 a C3)amino)etilo]; sus ésteres de O-alquilo (de hasta C10, incluidos los cicloalquilos); sus sales alquiladas o protonadas Declared today as 2930.90.96 · Same code, unchanged | 12% | 10 | 1 January 2036 |
| 2930.90.97 Otros compuestos que contengan un átomo de fósforo unido a un grupo alquilo (de C1 a C3), sin otros átomos de carbono Declared today as 2930.90.97 · Same code, unchanged Which reads: Otros compuestos que contengan un átomo de fósforo unido a un grupo alquilo (de C1 a C3) pero sin otros átomos de carbono | 12% | 10 | 1 January 2036 |
| 2930.90.98 Ditiocarbonatos (xantatos y xantogenatos) Declared today as 2930.90.98 · Same code, unchanged | 12% | 10 | 1 January 2036 |
| 2930.90.99 Los demás tiocompuestos orgánicos Declared today as 2930.90.99 · Same code, unchanged | 2% | 4 | 1 January 2030 |
How this line was reached. The annex writes its list in NCM 2012, while imports are declared in the edition in force. The line follows from Mercosur's official correlation tables (2012 to 2017 and 2017 to 2022), published by Brazil's CAMEX. The 2012 line was broader. When the nomenclature changed it was split into several, and today's code is one of the parts. What the annex sets for that line applies to this part. This EU line corresponds to more than one Argentine code, each with its own line. Look for the declared one in the table. All of this covers only the duty. If the purchase falls within a quota, an import licence is also needed (it is below, in the authorisations block). What other Argentine agencies require for entry is below, as the VUCE publishes it. Which ones apply depends on the SIM subdivision declared, set by the customs broker.
Argentine agencies involved in the import
The duty comes from the agreement, the rest is required by each agency. The VUCE assigns 15 interventions of other agencies to the import of this position. Each one is shown with the agency’s own text, in Spanish and unabridged, and with the conditions under which it applies. Several only apply in certain cases (wooden packaging, used goods, goods for consumption), and each one says so. Where the origin changes something, each one also states what applies to goods from the EU.
To import and sell in Argentina
- ANMATCertificado de importación de sustancias sujetas a control especialCustoms regime: definitive · Goods: newDocumento oficial que autoriza la entrada al país de sustancias que, por su potencial de riesgo para la salud pública o su posible uso en actividades ilícitas, requieren un control y seguimiento específico por parte de las autoridades.When it applies: Certificado de Inscripción de establecimiento.Only for 2930.90.39, 2930.90.71, 2930.90.72, 2930.90.79, among the Argentine codes of this position. In 2930.90.39, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.39.290D, 2930.90.39.900M.
The agency's text (in Spanish)
Mandatory - ANMATImportación de especialidades medicinalesCustoms regime: definitive/temporary · Goods: newEl Régimen permite importar a laboratorios, empresas y/o entidades privadas autorizadas por ANMAT especialidades medicinales cualquiera sea el estado de elaboración (productos terminados, granel, acondicionamiento primario, muestra médica, estándares de referencia, muestras para uso en laboratorio, insumos, ingrediente farmacéutico activo, materia prima, excipientes).When it applies: Para mayor informacion, se recomienda verificar los instructivos y formularios en el siguiente link https://www.argentina.gob.ar/anmat/regulados/instructivos-y-formulariosOnly for 2930.90.12, 2930.90.13, 2930.90.19, 2930.90.29, 2930.90.33, 2930.90.36, 2930.90.39, 2930.90.71, 2930.90.72, 2930.90.79, 2930.90.96, 2930.90.97, 2930.90.98, 2930.90.99, among the Argentine codes of this position. In 2930.90.29, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.29.900C. In 2930.90.39, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.39.900M. In 2930.90.79, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.79.900B. In 2930.90.99, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.99.900W.
The agency's text (in Spanish)
Mandatory - ANMATImportación de medicamentos para extranjerosCustoms regime: definitive/temporary · Goods: newEl regimén permite a extranjeros no residentes en el pais a importar medicación para su uso personal.When it applies: Para mayor informacion, se recomienda verificar los instructivos y formularios en el siguiente link.Only for 2930.90.12, 2930.90.13, 2930.90.19, 2930.90.29, 2930.90.33, 2930.90.36, 2930.90.39, 2930.90.71, 2930.90.72, 2930.90.79, 2930.90.96, 2930.90.97, 2930.90.98, 2930.90.99, among the Argentine codes of this position. In 2930.90.29, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.29.900C. In 2930.90.39, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.39.900M. In 2930.90.79, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.79.900B. In 2930.90.99, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.99.900W.
The agency's text (in Spanish)
Mandatory - ARCAProhibición - Importación de mercaderías.Customs regime: definitive · Goods: newLa ARCA y el SENASA han recopilado y analizado la normativa aplicable en materia de prohibiciones que afectan a la importación, procediendo a actualizar aquellas que no han sido contempladas en otras normas aduaneras específicas, con sus correspondientes excepciones y observaciones.Only for 2930.90.39, 2930.90.49, 2930.90.59, 2930.90.79, among the Argentine codes of this position.
The agency's text (in Spanish)
Mandatory - RENARExplosivos, pólvora, nitrato de amonio, y afines.Customs regime: definitive · Goods: new · Origin: ArgentinaWhen it applies: Inscribirse al rubro de explosivos en Aduana y en RENAR.Only for 2930.90.13, 2930.90.41, 2930.90.81, 2930.90.82, 2930.90.83, 2930.90.84, 2930.90.85, 2930.90.86, 2930.90.87, 2930.90.88, 2930.90.89, 2930.90.96, among the Argentine codes of this position.
The agency's text (in Spanish)
Mandatory - SENASAAviso de Importación de Alimentos, UPEI, Envases y Muestras - Alta Vigilancia.Customs regime: definitive · Goods: newFor goods from the European Union: This is the one that applies if the food or packaging comes with certification from an EU country. The sworn import declaration is enough, and the health authority may not impose additional requirements. The certificate of free sale, the marketing authorisation or a similar document from the competent health authority must be attached. Source: Decree 2126/71, Annex I, Art. 2, and Annex II, Art. 4(a), as worded by Decree 697/2026, and Annex III to Decree 35/2025.When it applies: Se necesitará realizar la solicitud de "Aviso de Importación de Alimentos y Envases" de aquellas mercaderías que hayan sido elaborados en los países listados en el Anexo III del Decreto 35/2025:Only for 2930.90.12, 2930.90.19, 2930.90.29, 2930.90.32, 2930.90.39, 2930.90.79, 2930.90.95, 2930.90.99, among the Argentine codes of this position. In 2930.90.29, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.29.900C. In 2930.90.39, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.39.900M. In 2930.90.79, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.79.900B. In 2930.90.99, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.99.900W.
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Mandatory - SENASAEmbalajes de Madera de Importación*Customs regime: definitive/temporary · Goods: newFor goods from the European Union: It is the same for any origin: it covers all wooden packaging entering the country. Source: SENASA Resolution 614/2015.Todos los embalajes de madera de mercaderías que ingresen al territorio argentino debe estar descortezado, libre de insectos y/o signos de actividad biológica, tratado y certificado en concordancia con lo estipulado en la Norma Internacional para Medidas Fitosanitarias (NIMF N° 15) de la Convención Internacional de Protección Fitosanitaria.When it applies: La mercadería es acondicionada con embalajes de madera o madera de acomodación.
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Mandatory - SENASAImportación FertilizantesCustoms regime: definitive · Goods: newWhen it applies: Acceder al sistema de SENASA a traves de ARCAOnly for 2930.90.32, 2930.90.35, 2930.90.39, 2930.90.49, 2930.90.51, 2930.90.52, 2930.90.53, 2930.90.54, 2930.90.57, 2930.90.59, 2930.90.61, 2930.90.79, 2930.90.91, 2930.90.99, among the Argentine codes of this position.
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Mandatory - SENASAProductos Veterinarios - Autorización de Exportación/ImportaciónCustoms regime: definitive · Goods: newRégimen de requisitos necesarios para la Importación y Exportación de Productos Veterinarios.When it applies: Descargar Manual de Usuario SigVetOnly for 2930.90.99, among the Argentine codes of this position. In 2930.90.99, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.99.900W.
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Mandatory - SENASAProductos Veterinarios Importación - Exportación NO Registrados.Customs regime: definitive · Goods: newRégimen de requisitos necesarios para la Importación y Exportación de Productos Veterinarios, que no llevan registro en el área.When it applies: Trámite para Productos sin RegistroOnly for 2930.90.99, among the Argentine codes of this position. In 2930.90.99, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.99.900W.
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Mandatory - Subsecretaría de AmbienteAutorización de importación de productos químicos comprendidos en el Convenio de RotterdamCustoms regime: definitive · Goods: newEl trámite tiene por finalidad obtener la autorización para poder importar los productos químicos sujetos al procedimiento de consentimiento fundamentado previo, listados en el Anexo III del Convenio.When it applies: El exportador/importador deberá trámitar la autorización de exportación/importación del producto químico ante el MAyDS, de acuerdo a lo establecido en la Resolución 110/2021.Only for 2930.90.51, among the Argentine codes of this position.
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Mandatory
Only for goods without certification from an EU country
- SENASAAutorización de Importación de Alimentos, UPEI, Envases y Muestras.Customs regime: definitive · Goods: newFor goods from the European Union: If the food or packaging comes with certification from an EU country, this procedure is not needed: the notice is enough. The authorisation is for products without that certification: in that case SENASA carries out an analytical check and does not release the product until the result is in. Source: Decree 2126/71, Annex I, Art. 2, and Annex II, Art. 4(a), as worded by Decree 697/2026, and Annex III to Decree 35/2025.When it applies: Se solicitará la Autorización de importación de alimentos para comercializar, alimentos para uso propio del establecimiento importador, muestras sin valor comercial, envases y utensilios en contacto con alimentos que NO hayan sido producidos en los países (Australia, Canadá, Confederación Suiza, Unión Europea, Estados Unidos, Nueva Zelanda, Estado de Israel, Japón, Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanada del Norte, Países con los que rijan Tratados de Integración Económica o Acuerdos de Reciprocidad en materia higiénico-sanitarias) pertenecientes al anexo III del Decreto 25/2025, según lo establecido por la Disposición ANMAT 537/2025.Only for 2930.90.12, among the Argentine codes of this position.
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Mandatory
Only for temporary imports, transit or other regimes
- SENASALibre circulación de importaciones temporales - alimentos y materiales en contactoCustoms regime: temporary, in transit · Goods: newPermite el ingreso temporal de mercadería al país con la obligación de reexportarla para consumo en un plazo determinadoOnly for 2930.90.12, 2930.90.19, 2930.90.29, 2930.90.32, 2930.90.39, 2930.90.79, 2930.90.95, 2930.90.99, among the Argentine codes of this position. In 2930.90.29, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.29.900C. In 2930.90.39, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.39.900M. In 2930.90.79, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.79.900B. In 2930.90.99, only for SIM subdivisions 2930.90.99.900W.
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Mandatory
Optional: tools, not requirements
- Secretaría de Industria, Comercio y de la Pequeña y Mediana EmpresaSolicitud Resolución Anticipada de OrigenCustoms regime: definitive · Goods: new/usedWhen it applies: El origen de las mercaderías determina, principalmente, el tratamiento arancelario aplicable a su importación. La Resolución Anticipada de Origen (RAO) permite al importador conocer, antes de llevar adelante sus respectivas importaciones, qué origen va a considerar el Estado Argentino a los fines de aplicar el tratamiento arancelario.
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Optional - Secretaría de MineríaInversiones Mineras.Customs regime: definitive · Goods: newConstituye un marco promocional integral para fomentar el desarrollo del sector. Su eje central es la inscripción obligatoria de los proyectos en el RIM (Registro de Inversiones Mineras), sistema a través del cual los titulares acceden a importantes beneficios fiscales y aduaneros.When it applies: – Marco Normativo Central y Autoridad de Aplicación: El régimen se fundamenta en la Ley N° 24.196, cuya reglamentación modernizada se instrumentó mediante el Decreto N° 482/2026. Este marco digitaliza los procesos y establece la coordinación con la Autoridad de Aplicación (Secretaría de Minería) y los organismos de control fiscal y aduanero.Only for 2930.90.98, among the Argentine codes of this position.
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Optional
Source: VUCE, tariff position finder, checked on 6 October 2026. Agencies change their interventions often, so each one links the VUCE page it comes from, to be checked on the day of import.
Year-by-year table and how it is calculated
| From | Stage | Ad valorem | Specific (€) | Applies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | 1 of 5 (year 0) | 0% | — | Preferential |
| 1 January 2027 | 2 of 5 | 0% | — | Preferential |
| 1 January 2028 | 3 of 5 | 0% | — | Preferential |
| 1 January 2029 | 4 of 5 | 0% | — | Preferential |
| 1 January 2030 | 5 of 5 | 0% | — | Duty-free |
How it is calculated. Category 4 eliminates the duty in 5 equal stages: the first on 1 May 2026 and the others each 1 January. This is stage 1 of 5, so 80% of the base rate is paid. It reaches zero on 1 January 2030. The MFN duty in force is lower than the base rate of the annex, so the reduction is calculated on the MFN duty and not on the annex rate. That is what Article 2.4(7) provides, and it gives a lower duty than simply taking the lower of the two.
MFN rule. Article 2.4(7) provides that when the MFN duty falls below the base rate of the annex, the agreement's reduction applies to the MFN duty. That is the case for this line.
Additional refund. Certified organic products, products bearing the Alimentos Argentinos una elección natural seal and products with a registered designation of origin or geographical indication get an additional 0.5% (Decree 1341/2016, Arts. 3 to 5, maintained by Art. 11 of Decree 557/2023). They do not add up: a product that meets more than one condition still gets 0.5% (Resolution 90-E/2017, Art. 9), and each condition is proven with a certificate per shipment (Arts. 1 and 2).
On the Argentine side. Today's export duty is set by Decree 305/2025, Art. 1 and Annex (IF-2025-37185796-APN-SSPI#MEC), and it is the rate the VUCE applies (checked on 17 October 2026).
It enters duty-free, with or without the agreement.
3 · Tariff-rate quota and access
This line has no tariff-rate quota
The agreement opens no tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for this line. The preference therefore applies to every shipment, with no volume limit and no quota procedure.
Where to check it
- Section B of Annex 2-A lists the 23 quotas the European Union opens for Mercosur. None covers this line.
| Period | Volume | Status |
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If the product may fall under one of them, write to us and we will review it.
4 · Rules of origin
Whether the product qualifies as originating
To benefit from the preference the product has to be originating. The applicable rule is the one for 2905.49 – 2942.00, which requires that one of the options it gives be met; not all are needed. Answer the questions to see whether the product qualifies.
Materials questionnaire
Only the questions the case needs are shown. The result applies the Annex 3-B rule for this line.
Check the materials one by one with the origin assistant, with their tariff code and their share of the price.
The rule as published, the tolerance and the proof of origin
The rule, as published in the agreement: «CTSH; A chemical reaction, isomer separation or biotechnological processing is undergone; or MaxNOM 50 % (EXW).»
Tolerance. Article 3.5 tolerates materials that do not meet the rule up to 10% of the ex-works price.
Cumulation. The agreement allows bilateral cumulation: originating materials of the other Party count as originating (Chapter 3 of the iTA).
How it is proven. Origin is proven with the exporter's statement on origin (Annex 3-C). At the start, the transitional certificate of origin of Annex 3-D also applies (notice 2026/875).
Edition. Annex 3-B is written in the 2017 Harmonized System and this sheet uses the edition in force. At four and six digits they almost always match. If the product changed heading between editions, the rule should be confirmed with the customs broker.
For now the certificate of origin is still accepted. Until 1 May 2029 the European Union also accepts the traditional certificate of origin, besides the exporter's own statement on origin. In the Spanish text: «Durante un período no superior a 3 (tres) años a partir de la fecha de entrada en vigor del presente Acuerdo, la Unión Europea aceptará también como declaración de origen un «certificado de origen» que indique que los productos importados en la Unión Europea cumplen los requisitos de origen establecidos en el presente Acuerdo.» (iTA, Annex 3-D, paragraph 1). The period may be extended by 2 more years at Mercosur's request.
5 · Health, technical and labelling requirements
What the product must meet to enter the EU
The product is on the list of goods the European Union controls at the border, so it enters through a border control post and with an official certificate. It is a procedure to complete, not a prohibition, but without it the consignment is not cleared, even at zero duty. The Commission's portal (Access2Markets) assigns 2 EU product requirements to this line (technical, labelling or marketing rules). It assigns them to the whole line, and the table lists each one with its act and the link to check whether it applies to the product.
- SPSOfficial control at an EU border control postConfirmedmust be met before shipmentThe consignment must enter through an approved border control post, be pre-notified in TRACES with a common health entry document (CHED) and travel with the official certificate that applies. The annex narrows it as follows: «Comprende los aminoácidos de origen animal, como: — ex 2930 90 13: la cisteína y la cistina; — ex 2930 90 16: derivados de la cisteína o la cistina.»
- Where it is handledTRACES NT · EU consignment control systemConfirmedprocedureThe consignment is notified here before it arrives, and the certificate is issued by SENASA on the Argentine side.
EU requirements for this line (2)check which ones apply to the product
The European Commission assigns them to the whole line, so each one should be checked against the actual product.
- EU · chemicalsMarketing requirements for pesticides and biocidesRegulation 1107/2009, Regulation 546/2011, Regulation 2023/574 and 8 more acts
- EU · specific requirementImport requirements for medicinal active substancesRegulation 1252/2014, Decision 2012/715, Directive 2001/83 and 3 more acts
Source: Access2Markets (European Commission) · checked on 1 September 2026
6 · Authorisations and registrations
What must be approved before exporting
There are two gates, in this order. First the country, since the European Union only admits products of animal origin from countries whose control plan it has approved, and Argentina is approved for 12 of 13 categories. Then the plant, which must be approved in Argentina and, for most products of animal origin, appear on the list the Commission publishes.
- Third-country listArgentina is on the list of authorised countriesConfirmedthe country is authorisedThe Commission has approved Argentina's control plan for Bovine, Ovine/caprine, Equine, Poultry, Aquaculture (16), Milk, Eggs, Rabbit, Wild game, Farmed game, Honey, Casings. The category of the product should be confirmed with the customs broker, because the annex does not express them by tariff code.
- No approved planCategories for which Argentina is NOT on the listConfirmedcheck whether it is the category of the productPorcine. A product in any of these cannot enter the European Union today, even at zero duty and with an establishment approved in Argentina.
- Establishment approvalThe plant, approved in Argentina and listed by the European UnionNo dataNo data. It is in SENASA's register and the European Commission's list of establishments.
- Exporter registrationRegistration as an exporter with Argentine customsNo dataNo data. It is in ARCA's register of importers and exporters.
7 · Cross-cutting EU regulations
EUDR, CBAM and safeguards
These are the rules that stop a shipment for reasons unrelated to the duty. Neither of the two covers this line, according to the list of codes in the annex of each regulation.
EUDR · deforestation
Prohibits placing on the EU market products linked to deforestation. It covers seven commodities (cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood). It does not cover this line, because it is not in the list of codes of Annex I.
Source: Regulation (EU) 2023/1115, Annex ICBAM · carbon border adjustment
Charges at the EU border for the carbon embedded in certain energy-intensive goods (cement, electricity, fertilisers, iron and steel, aluminium and some chemicals). It does not cover this line, because it is not in the list of codes of Annex I.
Source: Regulation (EU) 2023/956, Annex ISafeguards
Chapter 9 of the agreement allows either Party to suspend the preference for a product if increased imports cause injury to its industry. It is a mechanism, not a list, and nothing applies unless a specific measure has been imposed. Check in TARIC whether any measure is in force for 2930 90 13.
Measures in force · No data8 · Destination
Choose a destination country
The duty, the schedule, the quota and the rule of origin are the same in all twenty-seven Member States, so no country needs to be chosen for the above. What changes by country is the label language, VAT and local formalities.
Choose one of the destinations available
9 · EU market
How much of this product the EU imports
In 2025 the EU imported €10.1 million from outside the EU; Argentina is not among the suppliers.
Where the EU buys from (2025)
| Rank | Country | Value | Share | €/kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | China | €6.6 million | 65.4% | €8.38/kg |
| 2nd | Japan | €1.6 million | 16.1% | €72.17/kg |
| 3rd | Switzerland | €606,026 | 6.0% | €164.84/kg |
| 4th | India | €554,944 | 5.5% | €18.78/kg |
| 5th | Israel | €286,090 | 2.8% | €18.00/kg |
Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay enter with the same cut (2025)
| Rank | Country | Value | Share | Quantity | €/kg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Argentina | No sales | — | — | — |
| 9th | Brazil | €25,242 | 0.3% | 341 kg | — |
| — | Uruguay | No sales | — | — | — |
| — | Paraguay | No sales | — | — | — |
Under the agreement they pay the same duty as Argentina, so they compete on price and volume. The rank is among all suppliers from outside the EU.
Who imports within the EU (2025)
| Rank | Member State | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Germany | €2.4 million | 24.4% |
| 2nd | France | €2.1 million | 20.5% |
| 3rd | Netherlands | €1.9 million | 18.5% |
| 4th | Italy | €1.7 million | 16.6% |
| 5th | Spain | €658,862 | 6.6% |
It is the Member State that declares the import, which is not always where the goods are consumed: the ports of the Netherlands and Belgium receive goods for the whole Union.
What your competitors pay
Of the 12 countries on the list, today all pay the same as you.
Country by country (12)
- Argentina, today0%Under the EU-Mercosur agreement
- China1st EU supplier0%Pays the same as youNo preference, pays the MFN dutyTARIC, measure 103 (MFN duty), Regulation 2448/95, since 1 January 2004
- Japan2nd EU supplier0%Pays the same as youEU preference for its originTARIC, measure 142 (tariff preference), Decision 1907/18, since 1 February 2020
- Switzerland3rd EU supplier0%Pays the same as youEU preference for its originTARIC, measure 142 (tariff preference), Regulation 2840/72, since 20 December 1972
- India4th EU supplier0%Pays the same as youNo preference, pays the MFN dutyTARIC, measure 103 (MFN duty), Regulation 2448/95, since 1 January 2004
- Israel5th EU supplier0%Pays the same as youEU preference for its originTARIC, measure 142 (tariff preference), Decision 0855/09, since 16 May 2023
- Chile0%Pays the same as youEU preference for its originTARIC, measure 142 (tariff preference), Decision 3016/24, since 1 February 2025
- Mexico0%Pays the same as youEU preference for its originTARIC, measure 142 (tariff preference), Decision 0415/00, since 1 July 2016
- Canada0%Pays the same as youEU preference for its originTARIC, measure 142 (tariff preference), Decision 0037/17, since 21 September 2017
- South Africa0%Pays the same as youEU preference for its originTARIC, measure 142 (tariff preference), Decision 1623/16, since 10 October 2016
- New Zealand0%Pays the same as youEU preference for its originTARIC, measure 142 (tariff preference), Decision 0244/24, since 1 May 2024
- Vietnam0%Pays the same as youEU preference for its originTARIC, measure 142 (tariff preference), Decision 0753/20, since 1 January 2023
- United States0%Pays the same as youEU preference for its originTARIC, measure 142 (tariff preference), Regulation 1455/26, since 1 July 2026
The countries are the five largest non-EU suppliers of this line (Eurostat, Comext) and a fixed reference list, with an agreement with the EU (Chile, Mexico, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Vietnam) and without one (United States and China). Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay enter under the same agreement as you.
Each figure is the TARIC measure in force today for that origin, in the edition of 1 October 2026. Before clearing goods, the importer checks TARIC with the date and the ten-digit code.
TARIC, European Commission, edition of 1 October 2026 (CIRCABC)
10 · What to do, in order
The steps, in order
6 steps, in the order they are taken. Each one comes from a block of this sheet.
- 1Confirm the tariff classification with a customs brokerThis whole sheet depends on the line being 2930 90 13. If the line changes, so do the duty, the quota, the rule of origin and the requirements. It is the one step that cannot be skipped.Customs broker
- 2Register as an exporter with ARCA (Argentina)On the Argentine side, the export is lodged with customs, which requires registration in the exporters' register. That registration comes before the first shipment.
- 3Check that the product is originating, and be ready to prove itThe rule for 2905.49 – 2942.00 requires that one of the options it gives be met; not all are needed. Without proof of origin there is no preference, and the MFN duty is paid even if the product qualifies. Origin is proven with the exporter's statement on origin (Annex 3-C). At the start, the transitional certificate of origin of Annex 3-D also applies (notice 2026/875).The exporter makes the statement. A certifying body is involved if the transitional certificate of Annex 3-D is needed.
- 4Obtain establishment approval and the health certificateThis line is on the list of goods the European Union controls at the border. The certificate is issued by SENASA, and for that the establishment must be approved and, depending on the product, appear on the EU list of approved establishments.
- 5The importer pre-notifies the consignment before arrivalThe consignment is announced in TRACES with a common health entry document (CHED) and enters through an approved border control post. If the port of destination has no post for this type of product, the consignment cannot enter there.TRACES NT · done by the EU importer
- 6Check the technical standards and labelling for the productAccess2Markets assigns no technical product standards to this line. Any other EU requirements are in block 5; the detail by destination country, in the Commission's search tool. See it in Access2MarketsEuropean Commission · Access2Markets