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The index does not track the Asia–Argentina route, but it shows the market trend: with tight capacity, carriers tend to pass on increases and surcharges. If you are about to ship from Asia, ask for a quote with a clear validity period and check which surcharges it includes before confirming your purchase.

It applies to almost any import arriving on pallets or in wooden crates, not just agricultural products. The wood must be debarked, pest-free, treated and carry a legible ISPM 15 mark. If the mark is missing or altered, the packaging may be destroyed, treated or returned, at extra cost. Ask your supplier to confirm the treatment and mark before shipping.

With the new threshold, many SMEs that import or export with unrelated suppliers and customers may no longer be subject to this reporting obligation. Transactions with related parties abroad remain subject to their own rules. Review it with your accountant before your fiscal year-end.

Rising demand, flat capacity and expensive fuel tend to push air freight rates up, especially ahead of the year-end peak. If you have urgent or seasonal shipments, plan and book early, and compare whether air still makes sense versus ocean or courier.

Less paperwork and lower archiving costs for importers and exporters, but the declarant remains responsible for keeping the documents. Before destroying old records, check that the operation is time-barred and that no claims are open. Implementation follows the schedule ARCA publishes on its Depositario Fiel microsite.