EU-MERCOSUR AGREEMENT: PROVISIONAL ENTRY INTO FORCE

The free trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay) provisionally entered into force on May 1, 2026, pending a vote by the European Parliament on its definitive implementation. The agreement provides for the gradual elimination of the vast majority of import and export tariffs over a ten-year period. Focus on the terms and conditions for shippers.

EXPORT PROCEDURES FROM THE EU

The agreement provides for the elimination of 91% of export duties on goods originating in the European Union. To benefit from this, operators must use a self-certification system, via a declaration of origin on the invoice. To do so, they must obtain Registered Exporter (EE) status, which simplifies export formalities by allowing the EE to self-certify the preferential origin of their products through a specific declaration on any commercial document identifying the exported goods and the exporter, known as a declaration or certificate of origin.

Note that for shipments exceeding €6,000, registration in the REX (Registered Exporter) system is mandatory to ensure the security of the transactions.

IMPORT REGULATIONS FROM LATIN AMERICA

For imports, duty reductions apply to 92% of products originating from Mercosur. However, the implementation of these preferences involves certain technical requirements, particularly regarding the management of proofs of origin, which vary by partner country (certificate of origin for Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay, or specific certificate of origin for Paraguay).

Our experts in international transport and customs operations, particularly in Latin America, remain at your disposal to provide you with the most suitable solutions.

For more information:

Submit an application to become a registered exporter (EE): https://customs.ec.europa.eu/rex-pa-ui/#/create-preapplication