Structural steel export to Argentina – market, ports, FTAs & im…

Steel structures for Argentina

Argentina's energy (Vaca Muerta) and mining projects create demand for industrial buildings; import regulations have been liberalised since 2024 but remain subject to change.

Economy & key sectors

Agriculture, energy, mining, manufacturing

Demand for steel structures

Energy, mining and agribusiness facilities.

Supplied from Vietnam

What World Steel can supply to Argentina

Structural steel, pre-engineered buildings and building-envelope products fabricated in our certified Vietnam plant and shipped ready to erect.

Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings (PEB)Factories, warehouses and halls supplied as a complete system: primary frames, secondary members, cladding and accessories. Steel Frame StructuresColumns, beams and bracing for heavy industrial buildings, multi-storey and high-rise frames – fabricated to your drawings and code. Equipment Support Structures, Racks & TowersSteel supports for process equipment, rack systems, platforms and towers for industrial and infrastructure projects.

Free trade agreements

Agreements in force between Vietnam and Argentina, and the country's wider trade network.

FTA with Vietnam

There is no free trade agreement between Vietnam and Argentina. Imports are charged the standard (MFN) duty rate – we quote landed costs on request.

Other trade agreements of Argentina

Mercosur

Import regulations for steel structures

What to check when importing fabricated structural steel (HS 7308) or prefabricated buildings (HS 9406) into Argentina.

No FTA with Vietnam – Mercosur common external tariff applies.
Import registration and payment rules have changed frequently – verify before quoting.

Landed cost calculator

What does steel from Vietnam cost delivered to Argentina?

Estimate freight, insurance, duty, taxes and local charges for fabricated steel structures – with the duty and tax rates for Argentina already filled in.

Calculate landed cost

Import duty (HS 7308.90): MFN 14%
IVA: 21%
Customs value basis: CIF

Tariffs and trade measures change frequently. This information is a general guide, not legal or customs advice – World Steel confirms the current duty and documentation position with every quotation.

Holidays & cultural calendar

Upcoming holidays and cultural events in Argentina

Plan RFQs, approvals and deliveries around the days when offices, customs and ports close. Weekend: Sat–Sun.

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National Sovereignty Day (observed) – Argentina, 23 November 2026 — In 26 daysNational Sovereignty Day (observed)23 Nov 2026Download banner ↓

23NovNational Sovereignty Day (observed)Public holiday · In 26 days 7DecBridge Holiday (tourism non-working day)Observance · In 40 days 8DecImmaculate ConceptionPublic holiday · In 41 days 24DecChristmas EveObservance · In 57 days

Business seasonality: January is the main summer-holiday month and business slows from Christmas to early February; long weekends from movable holidays and 'bridge' days are frequent.

Seaports & logistics

Main container gateways for shipments from Ho Chi Minh City / Cai Mep to Argentina. Steel is shipped in containers, flat racks or break-bulk depending on member size.

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Buenos Aires, ArgentinaPort of Buenos AiresGateway