On Apr. 24, ARG Tax issued economic operator program (OAS) rules.
ARG Tax issued General Resolution 5504/2024, re the authorized economic operator (OAS) program procedures for the application of the benefits of Resolution 5.107.
Background
The Regulatory Framework to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade (SAFE) established principles, standards for member countries of the World Customs Organization (WCO).
Resolution 5.107, implemented OAS program, through which operators who meet the established requirements can access benefits to optimize foreign trade operations.
The aforementioned standard established certain benefits linked to reduction of times and costs involved in international trade operations, through treatment in customs.
Among the benefits are those in points 18. and 19., optional and at the request of importers and exporters categorized as OAS-SECURITY, who meet the requirements.
The technological requirements for joining the OAS program will be on OAS microsite.
Resolution issued in exercise of the powers conferred by Decree 618 of Jul. 10, 1997, and by virtue of the delegation made to this General Directorate of Resolution 5.107.
Highlights
Established the presentation process, the computerized and customs documentary records, and the consolidation process for the operations of the OAS program.
The procedures may be requested by OAS-SECURITY exporters who are registered in the Special Customs Registry as exporters authorized to operate from plant (EXPL).
The request for supplies, deliveries and control of customs seals will be conducted in accordance with the procedure established in the Annex III attached to this Resolution.
Interventions reserved for customs service will be made by auxiliary agents of trade and customs service, and the OAS SECURITY exporters that have been authorized.
Interventions will be valid for presentation to other national or foreign organizations.
Added tables to OAS and Particular Requirements of User Manual of Registry System.
Approved Annexes I, II, III and IV, that are included at the end of present Resolution.
Effectiveness
This resolution will come into force the day of its publication in the official gazette.
It will be implemented according to schedule that will be available on OAS microsite.
