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Brazilian Congress postpones commission for ‘blusinhas tax’ analysis

The Brazilian Congress has postponed the installation of a joint parliamentary commission tasked with analyzing Provisional Measure 1357/2026, popularly known as the ‘blusinhas tax’. This measure temporarily eliminates the 20% import tax on international internet purchases of up to US$ 50. The delay is attributed to a lack of consensus regarding the selection of the commission's president and rapporteur. If the measure is not approved by September 8, 2026, it will expire, and the 20% tax will be reinstated.

While the commission for the import tax was delayed, the Congress successfully installed five other joint commissions to analyze various provisional measures. These include legislation regarding the renegotiation of debts for rural producers, changes to the Traffic Code for motorcycle professionals, and measures to reduce waiting lists for INSS benefits.

Government leadership indicated that recent meetings between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senate President Davi Alcolumbre have helped unblock several legislative priorities, including the import tax measure and discussions regarding the 6x1 work schedule reform.

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Brazilian Congress · Brazilian Government · Brazilian federal government · Confederação Nacional da Indústria · Congresso Nacional · Davi Alcolumbre · Hugo Motta · José Guimarães · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Lula · Renan Calheiros

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