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Exporting to Argentina

Preferential access

India–MERCOSUR PTA is in force with Argentina. If your product meets the rules of origin, your buyer can pay a lower duty, or none, when you send a preferential certificate of origin.

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In force

India–MERCOSUR PTA

PTA · in force since 1 Jun 2009 · with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and 1 more

In force

A narrow PTA: MERCOSUR gives Indian goods tariff preferences on 452 tariff lines and India gives MERCOSUR 450. On 14 September 2026 the two sides launched talks to expand the PTA and signed a protocol allowing electronic certificates of origin, which takes effect once both sides complete internal procedures.

  • MERCOSUR concessions on 452 tariff lines; India on 450
  • Expansion negotiations launched 14 September 2026 in New Delhi (terms of reference being drafted)
  • First Additional Protocol (14 Sep 2026) gives electronic CoOs the same validity as paper once in force; paper CoO rules apply until then
How to claim
India–MERCOSUR PTA Certificate of Origin; paper certificate still required until the e-CoO protocol takes effect.

Sources · checked 30 Sep 2026: ANI – India, MERCOSUR begin talks to widen trade pact (14 Sep 2026) · India Briefing – India and MERCOSUR advance trade facilitation and PTA expansion · DGFT – Appendix 2A: agencies authorised to issue CoO under FTAs/PTAs

Also applies, narrowly

GSTP

PTA · in force since 19 Apr 1989 · with Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh and 38 more

In force

A preferential scheme among developing countries (signed in Belgrade in 1988). Each participant grants tariff cuts only on the products in its own schedule, so the benefit is narrow; check the partner's GSTP schedule before relying on it. Certificates are issued by the Export Inspection Council.

Make the document checklist for this shipment Every document for exporting to Argentina, from IEC to the certificate of origin and what Argentina's customs will ask for.

Agreement texts and tariffs change. Before you ship, confirm the duty and the origin rule for your exact tariff line with your customs broker or the agreement's official text. Last checked 30 Sep 2026.