Argentina Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment
Last updated: August 2026 dataArgentina has no free trade agreement with the United States. In August 2026, U.S. imports from Argentina carried $57.1M of duty, an average duty rate of 5.50%.
At a glance
- U.S. trade agreement
- None
- Average duty rate, August 2026
- 5.50%
- Duty on U.S. imports
- $57.1M
- U.S. imports / exports
- $981.6M / $823.5M a month
Agreements per the U.S. Trade Representative; customs territory per the European Commission. Duty is what the Census Bureau calculates for the month, not what was paid; a product's rate can differ widely from the country average.
Top U.S. imports from Argentina
These 5 make up 63% of U.S. imports from Argentina in the latest month.
- Crude Petroleum & Bituminous Mineral Oils HS 270900$354.6M
- Nonmonetary Gold, Unwrought (Non-Powder) HS 710812$143.6M
- Frozen Boneless Bovine Meat HS 020230$67.1M
- Unwrought Aluminum, Not Alloyed HS 760110$30.3M
- Light Petroleum Oils & Preparations (Not Containing Biodiesel) HS 271012$26.6M
Top U.S. exports to Argentina
These 5 make up 31% of U.S. exports to Argentina in the latest month.
- Petroleum Oils & Bituminous Mineral Oils (Non-Crude, Non-Biodiesel) HS 271019$129.7M
- Civilian Aircraft, Engines, Equipment, and Parts HS 880000$42.8M
- Nitrogen-Phosphorus Fertilizers, NESOI HS 310559$34.2M
- Machines for Reception, Conversion, Transmission or Regeneration of Voice, Images, or Data HS 851762$25.3M
- Immunological Products in Measured Doses or for Retail Sale HS 300215$24.0M
Trade overview
Argentina is one of South America's largest economies and a top global exporter of soybeans, soybean meal, corn, wheat, and beef. It is a founding member of MERCOSUR and a significant trading partner for the United States, China, and the European Union. Currency controls, import licensing requirements, and periodic economic instability are key compliance considerations for trade professionals.
Trade and duty figures: U.S. Census Bureau monthly foreign trade data.