Brazil and Argentina discuss integrated customs in Foz do Iguaçu

The proposal, called single-head customs control, is linked to the new Dry Port and foresees coordinated action by the authorities responsible for the entry and exit of goods.

The bilateral meeting includes Brazilian and Argentine customs, migration, transportation and sanitary control agencies, as well as representatives from the public and private sectors.

The model under discussion aims to eliminate duplicate procedures, reduce movements and speed up cargo release. For carriers, exporters and importers, the expectation is to shorten the time goods spend at the border and lower operational costs.

The proposal includes information sharing between the two countries' agencies and coordinated team actions, allowing inspections to focus on higher-risk cargo and operations. The goal is to cut bureaucratic steps for routine transactions while maintaining inspection tools capable of spotting irregularities.

The new Dry Port complex in Foz do Iguaçu and the Tancredo Neves International Bridge Customs are slated to begin operations in December 2026. Integrating controls in a single structure would consolidate steps that are currently scattered across the border crossing.

Foz do Iguaçu holds a strategic position in Mercosur’s land connections and handles a constant flow of cargo to various regional markets. A more coordinated operation could boost logistical competitiveness, attract investment and make commercial traffic more predictable.

The negotiations are part of Mercosur’s technical agenda on border controls, customs matters and trade facilitation. By Friday (the 14th), representatives are expected to advance the definition of the mechanisms needed for integration.

Source: 100 Fronteiras
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