The U.S. Commercial Service is a global network of 1,800 trade professionals located in more than 250 cities worldwide, dedicated to assisting U.S. exporters and supporting U.S. business interests abroad. In the United States, the U.S. Commercial Service operates an extensive network of Export Assistance Centers that offer companies easy access and efficient response to exporting and international trade inquiries. Overseas, the Commercial Service is present in 84 countries, representing more than 95 percent of the world market for U.S. exports.

The U.S. Commercial Service in Argentina (CSA) is co-located with the U.S. Embassy in Argentina. Our mission is to create jobs in the United States by advancing commercial opportunities in Argentina and strategically assisting firms export U.S. products and services. CSA has developed many products and services designed specifically to assist companies such as yours do business in Argentina.

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The U.S. Commercial Service (USCS) primarily serves exporters of U.S. goods and services, particularly small and medium-sized businesses. We have a global network of professional consultants in nearly 300 domestic and overseas offices. Our in-depth counseling includes specific information to help you market your products and services in the global market.

The U.S. Commercial Service Argentina (CSA) staff provides a combination of cost-effective basic and customized services to help you obtain market information, participate in trade events, and identify potential partners. Our commercial specialists have extensive local market expertise and can provide you with comprehensive market analysis and matchmaking assistance in all industries.

We also help Argentine companies source U.S. suppliers and import U.S. goods and services.

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The U.S. Commercial Service in Argentina (CSA) identifies the sectors that offer the most potential for U.S. products and services, and prepares market research reports on an on-going basis. If you would like to receive market intelligence about export opportunities for your particular product or service, CSA can conduct customized market research for your firm.

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The Argentina Country Commercial Guide (CCG) lists the leading sectors for U.S. exports and investment in Argentina. Access Chapter 1: Doing Business in Argentina for a brief synopsis of the information contained in this comprehensive report.

Aside from the best prospect sectors, U.S. firms should also be aware of opportunities in other sectors of the Argentine economy. Contact us for information on the market of opportunities for your particular product or service.

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The U.S. Commercial Service in Argentina (CSA) provides many services to help U.S. companies identify potential Argentine partners. Our contact services are designed to help you locate, screen, and meet with potential buyers, representatives, distributors, and joint venture partners.

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The U.S. Commercial Service in Argentina (CSA) uses a variety of resources, including in-country databases and local expertise, to provide you with import statistics and a list of the top ten potential importers for your product.

Please complete the attached New Client Data Form. The information you provide on this short form will help us to better understand your company and its needs. It will also allow us to include your company in our client database, which will enable us to contact you should any business opportunities arise in the future. Our databases are based on the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USHTS) number, so please include the corresponding USHTS code for the product you are interested in exporting to Argentina.

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Foreign and domestic investors have free and equal rights to establish and own businesses in Argentina, or to acquire and dispose of interest in businesses without discrimination. An individual must be appointed as the company's legal representative, but assignment of capital to a branch office is not necessary.

You will find further information about establishing a company in Argentina in Chapter 3 of the Argentina Country Commercial Guide (CCG), which deals with Selling U.S. Products and Services. Access Chapter 1: Doing Business in Argentina for a brief synopsis of the information contained in this comprehensive report.

You will find a summary of the most important Argentine import regulations and import restrictions in Chapter 5 of the Argentina Country Commercial Guide (CCG),Trade Regulations and Standards. Access Chapter 1: Doing Business in Argentina for a brief synopsis of the information contained in this comprehensive report.

If you would like to identify import duties and taxes applicable to your specific product, please complete the attached New Client Data Form. The information you provide on this short form will help us to better understand your company and its needs. It will also allow us to include your company in our client database, which will enable us to contact you should any business opportunities arise in the future. Our databases are based on the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USHTS) number, so please include the corresponding USHTS code for the product you are interested in exporting to Argentina.

If you need counseling from an expert in customs issues, contact us to request a list of Argentine customs brokers. Please be advised that the listing of a firm does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Commerce or any other agency of the U.S. Government.

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You will find information about safety regulations and standards in Chapter 5 of the Argentina Country Commercial Guide (CCG), Trade Regulations and Standards. Access Chapter 1: Doing Business in Argentina for a brief synopsis of the information contained in this comprehensive report.

If you would like to identify the standards applicable to your specific product, please complete the attached New Client Data Form. The information you provide on this short form will help us to better understand your company and its needs. It will also allow us to include your company in our client database, which will enable us to contact you should any business opportunities arise in the future. Our databases are based on the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USHTS) number, so please include the corresponding USHTS code for the product you are interested in exporting to Argentina.

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The U.S. Commercial Service in Argentina does not provide commercial or financial information on Argentine companies. However, you may click here for links to Argentine commercial credit information providers.

Also, please contact us for a more extensive list of due diligence companies in the United States.

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You will find a list of the hotels most used by U.S. businesspeople in Chapter 9 of the Argentina Country Commercial Guide (CCG): Contacts, Market Research and Trade Events. Access Chapter 1: Doing Business in Argentina for a brief synopsis of the information contained in this comprehensive report.

For offline contact information of these hotels, click here.

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Participating in local trade shows is an excellent way to contact Argentine potential buyers and to gain market exposure. Click here for links to trade show directories online.

Please contact us for more detailed information, such as date, place, organizers/sponsors contact information, exhibition area, number of exhibitors, past attendance, price per square meter, target audience, and more.

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Advertising in local trade publications is an excellent way to gain market exposure for your product or service in Argentina. You will find a brief list of the leading Argentine newspapers and business magazines Chapter 3 of the Argentina Country Commercial Guide (CCG), Selling U.S. Products and Services. Access Chapter 1: Doing Business in Argentina for a brief synopsis of the information contained in this comprehensive report.

Please contact us for a list of business publications in your industry sector. We can supply detailed information, such as the publisher contact data, circulation, frequency, advertising rates, and more.

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If your firm is having difficulties with an Argentine company, please feel free to contact us and provide detailed information about the situation, contact data, and documented proof of unsuccessful attempts at resolving the problem. We will analyze your case and provide assistance accordingly. Please be advised that the Embassy, by its own initiative, does not intervene in questions arising from private transactions. It does however, attempt to clarify misunderstandings.

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If you need legal advice, we can provide you with a list of the major law firms located in Argentina. The list contains information regarding experience, references, representation, and complete contact data for every law firm. Click here to access a shortlist of Argentine law firms with branches or correspondent firms in the United States.

Please contact us if you wish to obtain the extended list with full contact and background information. Please take into account that the listing of a firm does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Commerce or any other agency of the U.S. Government.

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You will find information about "Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards-FAIRS" in the Foreign Agricultural Service home page www.fas.usda.gov. If you need additional information or assistance, you will find a live link to the web site of the Foreign Agricultural Service in Argentina under U.S. Organizations in Argentina.

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The U.S. Commercial Service does not help U.S. companies find foreign suppliers. Click here for a list of Argentine government organizations that support Argentine exporters.

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The   and the  can provide you with the names of U.S. companies established in Argentina.

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