Argentina: The government has officially lifted export duties on beef and poultry.

The measure was announced yesterday afternoon and published today in the Official Gazette by Decree 685/2025, the annex to which details the tariff positions achieved.

As with grains, this suspension is valid until October 31, but unlike Decree 682/2025, in the case of meat there is no specific revenue target, such as US $7 billion for grains.  

The Resolution states that exporters of covered goods must pay at least 90% of the foreign currency within three working days of the official issuance of the relevant shipment permit, whether through export collections, settlement advances and/or external pre-financing and/or post-financing.

Upon expiry of this period or in case of non-compliance with the provisions, the appropriate rate of export duty must be paid.

In July, the income tax on beef and poultry was reduced from 6.75% to 5%, in line with announcements made by President Javier Miley at the Rural Exhibition. 

Livestock market analysts believe the suspension will not have a significant impact on domestic prices , especially given the low rates in effect until yesterday.