On May 22, 2026, the Ministry of Economy, through SNICE, published a frequently asked questions document regarding the new Automatic Notice for Aluminum Products (AAA), which will become mandatory for certain aluminum product imports as of May 25, 2026.
1. Immediate Issuance of the AAA
The AAA resolution is generated automatically through VUCEM and may be downloaded immediately once the application is submitted using the electronic signature.
2. Documentation
It is not mandatory to attach documents when processing the notice; however, the platform allows supporting documentation to be attached optionally.
3. Information Required in the Product Description
The product description must be submitted in Spanish and include, among other details: type of aluminum, dimensions, type of coating, finish, and integrated accessories.
4. Application per Tariff Classification and Specific Product
The AAA must be processed for each tariff classification and for each product with specific characteristics.
5. Permit Code in the Pedimento
The permit code to be declared in the pedimento will be AL, pursuant to Appendix 9 of Annex 22 of the Foreign Trade General Rules.
6. Validity of the Notice
The AAA will remain valid for four months from the date of issuance.
7. Use of the Same AAA in Multiple Transactions
The same notice may be used in multiple transactions provided that it remains valid, has sufficient balance available, and the goods maintain the same characteristics and unit price.
8. Effective Date
Although the agreement enters into force on May 25, 2026, applications could begin to be submitted as of May 18, 2026, in order to facilitate scheduled import operations.
9. Corrections to the AAA
The information contained in the notice cannot be modified. If any information is incorrect, the notice must be canceled and a new one requested.
10. Pedimento Codes Subject to the AAA
The following pedimento codes are subject to the AAA declaration requirement: A1, A4, AF, C1, F2, G9, H1, I1, IN, K2, M1, M2, M3, M4, andM5.
Points 8 and 9 represent the most significant changes introduced by this update.
Additional Information Required
The document also clarifies concepts related to country of smelting, second country of smelting, country of casting, country of origin, and exporting country.
Likewise, it is stated that the declared information may be supported through documentation issued by the companies involved in the smelting and casting processes, in order to ensure traceability of the goods.
Recommendation
Importing companies are advised to review in advance the tariff classifications subject to the notice, the traceability of imported aluminum, the supporting documentation related to smelting and casting, and the proper completion of information in VUCEM, in order to avoid delays or contingencies during customs clearance.
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