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.
How EU Deforestation Regulation applies to Argentina exports.
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 and after the FTA rate reduction.
Tariff Comparison
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.
Port, transit time, and tax ID format.
Origin Port
Port of Buenos Aires
Transit Time
25-35 days to Rotterdam (via Santos)
Tax ID Format
CUIT (Argentina)
What Argentina exports.
Product categories and available certifications.
Product Categories
- Leather Goods
- Footwear
- Accessories
- Outerwear
- Belts & Small Leather
Certifications
- VISEC Argentina (SENASA)
- ISO 9001
- IULTCS (leather quality)
- REACH compliance
Why source from Argentina.
The competitive advantages that make Argentina a strategic sourcing origin.
Top 5 global leather exporter — tannery capacity exceeds 50 million m² per year
SENASA VISEC registry provides end-to-end cattle lifecycle traceability for EUDR compliance
EU-Mercosur FTA: leather goods duty phasing to 0% from 4% MFN over 10 years
Sophisticated Buenos Aires tanning belt integrates wet-blue and finished leather in one supply chain
Merco manages full EUDR geo-polygon workflow for Argentina — the most complex LATAM origin
Featured suppliers.
Verified manufacturers available through Merco in Argentina.
Curtiembre Rioplatense
Lanús, Buenos Aires
Full-grain and nappa leather
Marroquinería del Sur
San Martín, Buenos Aires
Leather handbags & accessories
Calzados Pampa
Córdoba
Leather footwear HS 6403
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