Technicians from the main business chambers began early Friday to “translate” the regulations published by the Central Bank with the complete list of productsstarting March 15th, They can be imported more easily.
There are 2,936 tariff positions (basically numbers) that both manufacturers and importers tried to decipher as soon as possible to see which products, by-products and derivatives were covered by the measure.
Those goods purchased abroad They can be completely canceled through the foreign exchange market after 30 days. journeys counted from the customs entry register. Previously, only 25% could be paid after 30 days.the same after 60 days and full payment can only be completed after 120 days.
The list includes fresh and packaged foods and a full range of cleaning and personal hygiene products, depending on the job you do. technicians of the Argentine Industrial Union They were able to give a name and surname to each of the 2,936 positions in record time.
Food includes meats cattle, pigs, poultry; fish; THE dairy products -from fluid and powdered milk to hard and spreadable cheeses, yogurt and butter-; eggs, honey, vegetables (potatoes, tomato, onion, garlic, lettuce, carrot), legumes (peas, beans, chickpeas), nuts and spices.
Those who want to bring with them from abroad will also have greater access to the dollar. fruit such as bananas, avocados, pineapples, oranges, mandarins, lemons (Argentina is one of the main producers in the world), grapes, apples, pears (two key fruits of regional economies); coffee, tea and yerba mate (NEA’s key product that brought pricing disputes between manufacturers and producers) and sugar.
Between cereals that are on the list include wheat, malting barley, rye, corn, oats, rice, flour and among oilseeds There are soybeans and peanuts, among others. To these are added fats and soybean, olive and sunflower oils.
As regards packaged foods, the Government has decided to partially free the entry of canned fish (tuna, anchovies, mackerel), sausages, olives, canned foods (peaches, hearts of palm), pasta, sauces, bread slices, biscuits of all kinds, chocolates and cocoa, chewing gum, chocolates, sweets, pastilles, dulce de leche, jams, juices, condiments (mustard, mayonnaise) and ready-made soups.
There will also be more dollars to import beers, non-alcoholic drinks such as mineral or flavored water.
As for the cleaning and toiletriesare headed by cotton and tampons, deodorants body care, machines and shaving foam, insecticides for personal use (the wave of mosquitoes has generated strong demand and increased prices), as well as toilet soap, disposable diapers, toilet papertoothpaste, condoms, baby products, feminine protection, shampoo and conditioner, detergents, soap and laundry detergent and fabric softeners, bleach and detergents.
Source: Clarin
