Through the database and computer systems, the agency detected that the company had exceeded the deadlines granted for an activity
By iProfessional
10/04/2023 – 11,51hs
The General Directorate of Customs sanctioned in $453 million to an automotive multinational due to irregularities when importing their inputs and using the temporary import regime.
The firm, whose production plant is located in Córdoba, the deadlines established by the temporary import regime had been exceeded, a benefit that is usually used by large industries as it allows them to import inputs necessary for production without paying customs duties.
Through its databases and computer systems, the agency detected that the company had exceeded the terms that had been granted for the temporary importation of 15,305 packages of parts used in the production of cars.
Specifically, the firm received a authorization to enter the goods without paying customs duties in exchange for re-exporting them within a period not exceeding 240 days, according to Commerce and Justice. However, after carrying out documentary inspections, Customs agents detected cases where even after four months of expiration, the products were still in national territory without having requested any extension of the term.
Automotive irregularities
The company had irregularities in 744 destinations, which motivated the complaint of the Customs to be framed in the infraction foreseen by article 970 of the Customs Code that refers to the transgressions in regimes of suspensive destination. Based on this, the agency issued a fine of $453 million, for customs taxes and fines, according to a statement.
Although no official data was disclosed, the automaker involved is the French Renault, which produces vehicles of that brand and Nissan at the Santa Isabel factory, located near the provincial capital. The case is added to that of another automaker that registered the same irregularities and for which it received a sanction of $70 million. According to Customs, both fines have already been duly paid by the companies.
The Santa Isabel factory would have already solved the problems.
According to sources that were consulted by this medium, in the case of Renault it was due to the fact that Given the adaptation of the new regime for the import and export of packaging that serves to preserve the manufacturing parts, it is feasible to arise situations that constitute violations of the new systems in force for the control and monitoring of this type of product.
The operations in question correspond to 2022 and were duly declared and verified by the customs service and since it was not possible to comply with the stipulated deadlines, the deadlines were verified and the corresponding penalties were recognized and paid within the legal deadlines established.
