An export is nothing more than a sale made to a foreign entity. In addition to the general rules of trade and transport, they use the rules of international transport, the Customs Code, the law on criminal exchange and a variety of other products.

As with any venture, It usually starts with the main product, selling to friends, family and relatives And if it succeeds, their parents will start thinking about making foreign currency and offering beyond our borders. Then there are certain concepts such as the famous “Incoterms”, acronyms such as FOB and CIF, which refer to common provisions in international trade and which define the risks and costs involved in commercial operations by the seller and the buyer.

Whether these opportunities are from contact, by hiring specialized traders or by participating in an international exhibition, It is a matter of time before the first sale. What do you need to do to not be “successful”?

First, register as an exporter at Afip-DGA and the National Institute of Viticulture (INV). Each procedure can take no more than 2 weeks and expert advice on the rules and requirements used by these organizations is important.

The operation of the Wine Export Declaration is within the framework of the Single Window of Foreign Trade of Argentina (Vucea), which combines both customs and INV control. Vucea aims to allow operators participating in the same operation to perform all related procedures, provide information and documents in a standardized manner, with a single entry point.

The process is triggered by a customs declaration, commonly referred to as a “shipment permit”, which contains details of the goods, quantity, values, country of destination, and so on. For this it is necessary to detail them in the Proformo Invoice, which will then be transformed into a final invoice. Certain codes related to variety, trademark registered in INV and vintage (or year of harvest) must also be entered, data which will later be verified and completed by the exporter or his representative in Vucea. At the same time and after the official issuance of the shipment permit, the goods may enter the export fiscal warehouse, which is the area where customs controls.

Given all this information, as long as they are correct and there is a balance of funds from the export analysis, the INV will block the permit and it may be submitted to the customs service. At this point the exporter and dispatcher meet about the selectivity channel assigned by the system.What could be GreenIn this case there will be no further control either Orange For documentary control and Red For physical inspection of the goods, which inevitably entails additional costs.

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If everything is in order, the cargo is ready to go abroad, either via the ports of Chile or via the port of Buenos Aires. Here it is important to talk about transport logistics. If the sale is not in neighboring countries where transportation will be by truck, as these are small quantities of boxes, it is customary for a foreign client to arrange, through a forwarder in his own country, with our representative. , Consolidated shipping assembly, i.e. consisting of several exporters. It is also convenient for the latter that they have experience in procedures and other logistical aspects in general, which may include accommodation and security materials, the selection of a suitable container for the transport of food, and the control to be exercised by customs. Borders to achieve export compliance in a timely manner. Otherwise, costs may be added that were not originally envisaged, which in practice is always borne by the exporter.

The cargo must be accompanied by a transport document (called the Bill of Lading or BL), which transmits ownership to the customs authorities of the country of destination and the health documents requested by the foreign client. The shipping company can also deliver the original BL electronically (express release) if desired, and shipping by courier can be avoided.

Currency income

According to the client’s payment, a procedure for importing foreign currency must be carried out before a commercial bank at the official exchange rate on the day of its liquidation. Please note that there is currently a strict control of entry conditions, which in the case of sale of wine to unrelated customers is 180 days from the date of departure of the goods. This is a refund requirement that is currently 7% of FOB value. While wine exports require the payment of export duties, additional sales or shipments Export is easyThere are exceptions.

Making an export decision is a challenge because in addition to capital, as in any business plan, it contains risks that are reduced with proper training and professional advice. Knowing who the actors are within the operation, the role and responsibilities given to them by the legislation, will be the key to avoiding confusion and so that costs are within the planned range.