The national government has formalized the elimination of export duties for products from the mining sector, including minerals, iron, and metals, with the aim of promoting economic activity, encouraging investment, and increasing employment. The measure was published this Thursday through Decree 563/2025 in the Official Gazette.
The regulation establishes that the Export Duty (E.D.) rate for goods included in the tariff positions of the Mercosur Common Nomenclature (M.C.N.) will be 0%. Among the products covered are those from non-metallic mining, metallic mining, application rocks, fuels, and precious or semi-precious stones.
Decree limiting copper exports repealed
Together with this resolution, Decree 308/2022, which regulated the optional registration of copper exports, was repealed. According to official sources, the objective is to remove obstacles that hinder the development of new productive projects in the country.
The official statement emphasized that this decision aims to ensure the highest possible added value within the country, generate national employment, and strengthen local production chains. The intention to continue with administrative simplification, reduction of tax burdens, and attraction of capital without compromising fiscal balance was also highlighted.
Export potential and international context
Government officials stated that mining represents a strategic source of economic growth and has a strong direct and indirect impact on employment. In fact, they indicated that 80% of the export capacity of provinces such as Jujuy, Santa Cruz, San Juan, and Catamarca is linked to this sector.
