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Brazil import tax on US$ 50 purchases may return in September
The 20% import tax on international purchases under US$ 50, popularly known as the “taxa das blusinhas,” may return on September 9 if the Brazilian Congress does not approve the current provisional measure (MP). The MP, published in May, granted Finance Minister Dario Durigan the authority to reduce the tax rate to zero for these small shipments. Although the measure was extended by Senate President Davi Alcolumbre, its current validity expires on September 8.
Legislative progress is stalled as the proposal awaits the installation of a joint commission for review. The tight electoral calendar further complicates the timeline for approval by both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. While the federal import tax is currently zeroed, consumers still pay state-level ICMS taxes ranging from 17% to 20%.
National industrial groups, including Fiemg, Fiesp, and CNI, are advocating for the return of the tax, arguing that the exemption creates unfair competition for domestic manufacturers. Regardless of the outcome of this specific MP, a new federal tax on consumption, established by the ongoing tax reform, is expected to re-impose duties on low-value international orders in 2027.
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Brazil · CNI · Congresso Nacional · Darío Durigan · Davi Alcolumbre · Fiesp · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
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- [● 16 SOURCES] If Congress does not approve the measure, the 20% import tax on purchases up to US$ 50 will return on September 9. radiosampaio.com.br · mshoje.com.br · portaloinformante.com.br · politicacapixaba.com.br · www.reportermt.com · +11 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] A new federal tax on consumption, established by tax reform, will re-impose taxation on low-value international purchases in 2027. radiosampaio.com.br · mshoje.com.br · portaloinformante.com.br · politicacapixaba.com.br · www.reportermt.com · +11 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] The current provisional measure is valid until September 8. radiosampaio.com.br · mshoje.com.br · portaloinformante.com.br · politicacapixaba.com.br · www.reportermt.com · +11 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] State-level ICMS taxes between 17% and 20% continue to apply to international purchases regardless of federal tax status. radiosampaio.com.br · mshoje.com.br · portaloinformante.com.br · politicacapixaba.com.br · www.reportermt.com · +11 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Brazilian industrial entities, including Fiemg, Fiesp, and CNI, are pressuring for the return of the tax to ensure fair competition. oaltoacre.com · www.metropoles.com
- [● 16 SOURCES] A provisional measure allows the Finance Minister to reduce the import tax on international postal shipments of up to US$ 50 to zero. radiosampaio.com.br · mshoje.com.br · portaloinformante.com.br · politicacapixaba.com.br · www.reportermt.com · +11 more