Brazil eliminates import taxes on musical instruments and sewing machines

Brazil has implemented a zero-percent import tax rate for specific musical instruments and domestic sewing machines, effective October 1. This change follows Resolution Gecex No. 926/2026, which aligns Brazilian tariff structures with Mercosul Common External Tariff decisions.

The tax reduction applies to various musical instruments, including violins, violas, cellos, double basses, guitars, harps, trumpets, trombones, tubas, clarinets, and accordions, lowering the previous rate of 18% to 0%. Additionally, the import tax on domestic sewing machines has been reduced from 20% to 0%. Unlike previous temporary measures that relied on quotas, this new regulation makes the benefit permanent and removes quantity limits.