Argentina: New export procedures for hydrocarbons and MERCOSUR origin declarations
New regulations establish TAD platform procedures for hydrocarbon export registration and alternative MERCOSUR origin certifications.
The Ministry of Economy recently published two resolutions affecting export procedures. One creates a new registration and notification framework for hydrocarbon exports, while the other establishes a process for producers and exporters to issue declarations of origin for purposes of the MERCOSUR Origin Regime.
Hydrocarbon export regime
The Secretariat of Energy of the Ministry of Economy on July 22, 2026, issued Resolution No. 166/2026, creating the Registry of Export Operations, which will record export notifications, objections, and certificates of free export for hydrocarbons and their derivatives.
The measure applies to crude oil, gasoline, gas oil, propane, butane, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), among other products. Export procedures must be completed through the Trámites a Distancia (TAD) platform. The authorities may object to notifications within specified periods, and if no decision is issued, the exporter may request a certificate of free export under the terms originally notified.
The resolution also repeals Resolution No. 241/2017, which required exporters to demonstrate that products had first been offered in the domestic market before export authorization was granted.
The measure became effective on July 22, 2026.
MERCOSUR declarations of origin
The Secretariat of Industry, Commerce and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises of the Ministry of Economy, has published Resolution No. 247/2026 establishing a procedure for producers and exporters to issue declarations of origin as an alternative means of certifying the origin of goods before MERCOSUR member states.
The resolution, which applies to exports under Economic Complementation Agreement (ACE) No. 18, requires declarations of origin to be generated exclusively through the TAD platform. The declaration constitutes a sworn statement, with responsibility for compliance resting solely with the producer or exporter.
Declarations must be issued within 180 calendar days of the related commercial invoice and remain valid for 12 months. Supporting documentation must be retained for five years. The resolution also establishes penalties for noncompliance, ranging from temporary suspension to disqualification, and authorizes the Directorate of Imports to request information and conduct inspections.
The resolution will become effective on September 26, 2026.
Read a July 2026 report (Spanish) prepared by the KPMG member firm in Argentina