Hi Matt!!
I put some order to our exchange.
The Dulce de Leche is one of the products that can be imported freely
to United States, it doesn´t mean that it doesn´t pay tariffs and/or
taxes.
To know wich are the tariffs you must know the HTS number. This number
in US is 1901.90.42 and you can see details about tariffs here:
http://dataweb.usitc.gov/scripts/tariff2003.asp
Just copy the HTS number (without dots) in the search box and click
detail button in
the page that will be open.
This item is not eligible for the Generalized System of Preferences
(GSP) for Argentina because it has a coe status A+, to be eligible for
the GPS it must be code A or A* and Argentine must be not included in
the exceptions list. There is a petition in course, presented by
Sancor Coop Ltda (case number 2001-SR-04), to include this item to be
eligible for the GSP for Argentina (to not
paid import rights).
In regard to the Argentina exporting rules and taxes for Dulce de
Leche you must know the following:
The HTS number is knowed as POSICIÓN ARANCELARIA, and this number
differs from the US number. The POSICIÓN ARANCELARIA in Argentina for
the Dulce de Leche is:
1901.90.20 --> Dulce de Leche
1901.90.20.100N --> Envases inmediatos de contenido neto inferior a 5
kg - (R.420/99 MEYOSP)
Right of exportacion 5%
Reimbursement 6% (in packages equal or less than 5 kg)
5% (in packages greater than 5 kg)
For more info about exporting rules and documentation needed plese
visit the following pages:
BAExporta: Is the official organ of the Province of Buenos Aires for
the promotion of its exports.
Phones: 0221-468-0494 or 4393-8299/95
"Información de Comercio Exterior" page:
http://www.buenosairesexporta.com/comercio_exterior.asp
For more help you can visit the following pages:
The commercial Service / USA Department of commerce:
http://www.comerciousa.org/argentina_editable/Posibilidades.asp#Embajada
Fundación Exportar:
http://www.exportar.org.ar/modules.php?name=FAQ
"Secretaría PyME de la Nación":
Tel: (54-11) 4349-5351/5406/5347
PROGRAMA DE APOYO A LA PRIMERA EXPORTACIÓN: primexpo@sepyme.gov.ar
Sistema de Información al Exportador PyME: expo@sepyme.gov.ar
http://www.sepyme.gov.ar/index.php?btn=1&a=comex&b=institucional
You can also contact the Argentine Embassy to the USA / Agricultural
Office: This office claims that its goal is to contribute to the
insertion of
the Argentinian exports to the North American market.
I´ve sent them an e-mail but no reply was received; I suggest you to
send them a Fax.
Embajada Argentina - Consejería Agrícola
1600 New Hampshire Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20009
Tel: +(202) 238-6446/43/44
Fax: +(202) 332-1324
agricola@bellatlantic.net
http://www.consejeria-usa.org/index.html
NEW INFO IMPORTANT!!!
As you remember I told you that I saw the Unión Industrial del Gran La
Plata is helping small companies to export Dulce de Leche to the USA.
Finally I confirmed this data and it is true, they are helping and
also offering contacts for the people that want to export Dulce de
Leche. To contact them the better way is to agree an appointment by
phone, when you call ask for Mr Daniel MARCCHINNI, I spoke with him by
phone and he told me that:
Union Industrial del Gran La Plata (UIGLP):
Address: Calle 47, número 503 y medio, esquina 5, La Plata, Prov. Bs.
As.
Phone: 0221 423 4505
E-mail: daniel-uiglp@uipba.org.ar
Some tips to do import in US:
It is recommended to give the first steps of the hand of an importing
distributor. When lacks renown, is more easy to arrive at the points
of sale through an intermediary that already enjoyment of good
reputation in the market. The advantage of the importer on the
representative is that he is used to facilitating the distribution in
the United States, and it permits to
arrive at agreements as for the promotion and resale of the products.
One must avoid to writings agreements or informal understandings that
have not been prepared or revised by an American lawyer. In the
United States, in spite of being an open market in the majority of the
occasions, a very legalistic environment exists and tendency al
lawsuit. The people frequently resorts to the courts or threat with
it. A contract edited appropriate constitutes an insurance set
against those possible threats.
The trade fairs constitute a very important commercial instrument of
promotion. It is recommendable to participate in the fairs with
national pavilion Argentine, generally the businesses already
established in the United States, expert of the market, are the ones
that better take advantage of the fairs.
In regards to the Argentinian brands that are exporting to the USA I
can give you a very complete list:
La Paulina
Vacalin
Veronica
Santa Brigida
La Salamandra
SP
Poncho Negro
Havanna
Chelita
Smucker´s
San Ignacio
La Paila
Sancor
Dulcor
The following company is importing Dulce de Leche into the USA from
Argentina and Uruguay:
International Food Packers Corporation
4691 Southwest 71st Avenue, Miami, FL 33155
(305) 663-0433
(305) 669-1662
I also found an Argentine company that brings support to export to the
USA,
you must contact Alejandro Louzao from Alcomex, this guy help me
bringing to me some info to answer your question.
Alcomex LTD is dedicated to the advice, and gestion of international
business they are international agents of load, customs officers and
importing/exporters. Once achieve your first business of exportacion,
they can quote you all our services, Gestion of customs officer ,
national and international freights, etc:
Contact with Mr Alejandro Louzao (Commercial Director)
E-mail: alouzao@alcomex.com.ar
Alcomex SA
Suipacha 207 Piso 2 Of # 212
(C1008AAE) Capital Federal
Buenos Aires - Argentina
Ph: +5411-4394-2007
Fax: +5411-4326-5353
E-mail: info@alcomex.com.ar
Web site: www.alcomex.com.ar
Also remember to call to the Union Industrial del Gran La Plata as I
suggested above.
I hope this helps, and remember that I will still help you on this
topic, if you need that help please let me know.
Best regards and good luck.
livioflores-ga
PS: In regards to the e-mail sent to the CONSEJERIA AGRICOLA in
WASHINGTON DC I have not received any reply from them, I just sent
another one, but I not expect a reply. I suggest you to send them a
fax. |
