Argentina and the United States took a key step in modernizing their customs processes with the signing of a cooperation agreement between the General Directorate of Customs of our country and the Office of Customs and Border Protection of the United States (CBP), official sources reported.
The Customs Regulation and Control Agency (ARCA) indicated today (20.11.2025) that the agreement aims to deepen bilateral coordination, strengthen early threat detection and combat transnational crime. aligning customs practices with the international standards established by the World Customs Organization.
“This agreement allows us to implement smarter, risk-segmented controls, improving border security while facilitating legitimate trade,” the ARCA statement said. It added that “cooperation with CBP will help reduce logistics times, optimize the competitiveness of the private sector, and consolidate the path toward a 100% digital Customs system, without paperwork or in-person procedures.”
The agreement was signed in Washington, D.C., with the participation of Juan Pazo, Executive Director of ARCA, and José Andrés Velis, Director General of Customs. Representing CBP were Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner Donald R. Stakes and other officials from the U.S. agency.
“This agreement reinforces our commitment to the technological modernization of borders and to safe and efficient international trade, for the benefit of governments and the private sector,” ARCA concluded.
Remember that Argentina and the United States reached an agreement on November 13th. A broader understanding to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade and investment. The new agreement strengthens bilateral cooperation and marks another step towards more modern and efficient customs.
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