Is it the ideal time to launch myself to foreign trade as an entrepreneur, according to the interpretations or answers that I have been listening to or reading daily? This question generates a lot of doubts, some of them based on misunderstandings or ignorance of the steps to follow. In short, I want to import, but I don’t know what to do or how to continue. In this article, I will dedicate myself to clarifying those doubts and provide you with the first steps so that you can undertake your first imports under the general load regime (not under the Courier regime, which has current limitations).
My condition in front of the ark
Be registered as registered responsible, either as a natural or legal person, and then register in the Single Registry of Importers/Exporters of the General Directorate of Customs.
Select a product to import
It is essential to choose a product that has a relatively easy income to the country. Even if you talk about a “total opening” of imports, each product has its own regulations and requirements, which can make the process more complicated than it seems. Many people and companies are excited about the idea of importing a wide variety of products, but each of them may require different procedures and permits. It is important to be prepared for these challenges.
Seek adequate advice
It is crucial to have the support of professionals who can guide us in this process. We must seek and hire a Customs dispatcher, who must be associated with the Customs Dispatcher Center of the Argentine Republic. This professional will be key to carrying out customs management correctly.
Know the basic concepts of foreign trade
If I am going to start in foreign trade, it is important to know at least the essential concepts, such as:
- What means of transporting use?
- What customs use?
- What product import?
- What are the most common incoterms and which one should I choose with the seller? Examples: Exw, FOB, CFR or CIF.
Import a product of greater value to amortize investment
In order for import investment to be profitable, it is advisable to import products whose value exceeds US $ 5,000.00. This will help amortize the expenses associated with the import process.
Consider the costs involved
Every import implies certain expenses that must be assumed. Some of the most common costs include:
- Bank expenses for the currency turns abroad.
- Rights and taxes.
- Cost of international freight and local expenses.
- International insurance.
- Investment for hiring of customs dispatcher.
- Costs of fiscal deposits or port terminal.
- Local transport.
- Custody, if applicable.
Agustín Páez Romairone.
Partner No. 6851 Customs Dispatcher of the Argentine Republic.
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: Paezromaironecomex
Telephone: +54 9 1149695492
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