Source from Argentina.
World-class leather — EUDR-applicable category
Argentina ranks among the world's top 5 leather exporters. With 50M+ cattle and a sophisticated tanning industry concentrated in the Buenos Aires industrial belt, Argentine leather is globally regarded for quality and tannability. All leather exports for the EU market must include EUDR-compliant geo-polygons covering the full cattle lifecycle. SENASA maintains the VISEC traceability registry.
50M+ head
Cattle herd
50M m2/yr
Tannery capacity
HIGH — cattle
EUDR scope
60-90 days
Avg lead time
EUDR Status
HIGHAll cattle-derived leather requires geo-polygons for birth farm, rearing, and fattening stages. A Due Diligence Statement (DDS) is mandatory under EUDR Art. 4 before placing goods on the EU market.
Responsibility boundary. Merco supports the geo-polygon collection and DDS preparation workflow. The Article 4 due diligence obligation and the decision to place goods on the EU market remain with the EU operator of record.
Tariff Comparison — Before & After FTA
Current rate (2026): 10.8%. The FTA target column shows the 2035 end-state after the 10-year phase-out. See the schedule below for the rate applicable today.
| HS Code | Product | MFN Rate | FTA Target (2035) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420310 | Leather jackets | 4% | 0% |
| 420221 | Leather handbags | 3% | 0% |
| 640399 | Leather footwear | 4% | 0% |
| 420100 | Leather saddlery | 2.7% | 0% |
* Preferential rates apply to goods meeting Rules of Origin requirements. Importers are responsible for declaring correct origin and filing EUR.1 certificates at customs.
Tariff Phase-Out Schedule — EU-Mercosur FTA
12% MFN baseline (apparel HS 61/62) phased to 0% over 10 years starting 2026.
10.8%
−1.2% vs MFN
9.6%
−2.4% vs MFN
8.4%
−3.6% vs MFN
7.2%
−4.8% vs MFN
6.0%
−6.0% vs MFN
4.8%
−7.2% vs MFN
3.6%
−8.4% vs MFN
2.4%
−9.6% vs MFN
1.2%
−10.8% vs MFN
0%
−12.0% vs MFN
* EU-Mercosur FTA · apparel HS 61/62 · double transformation Rules of Origin apply. Importers remain responsible for customs declarations and duty payments.
Logistics to Rotterdam
Origin Port
Port of Buenos Aires
Transit Time
25-35 days to Rotterdam (via Santos)
Tax ID Format
CUIT (Argentina)
Product Categories
- Leather Goods
- Footwear
- Accessories
- Outerwear
- Belts & Small Leather
Available Certifications
- VISEC Argentina (SENASA)
- ISO 9001
- IULTCS (leather quality)
- REACH compliance
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