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Brazilian Congress to vote on import tax measure next week
The Brazilian Congress is accelerating the analysis of Provisional Measure 1.357/2026, which addresses the taxation of international small-value purchases, popularly known as the ‘taxa das blusinhas’. A joint commission has been established, with Deputy Reginaldo Lopes serving as president and Senator Leila Barros as the rapporteur. Barros intends to present her report on Monday, with voting expected in the Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday and the Senate on Wednesday.
The measure, which was enacted in May, allows for a 0% import tax on purchases up to US$ 50 and a 30% rate for purchases up to US$ 3,000. The legislative process must be completed by September 8, or the measure will expire and the previous tax rates will return to effect.
While the government and proponents argue the measure promotes tax justice and access for lower-income consumers, the National Confederation of Industry (CNI) has raised concerns. The CNI warns that the absence of taxation on these imports could threaten 109,000 jobs and inhibit R$ 21.8 billion in domestic production. The debate remains centered on balancing consumer costs with the protection of national industry.
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Brazilian Congress · Davi Alcolumbre · Hugo Motta · Leila Barros · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Reginaldo Lopes
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- [DISPUTED] Deputy Reginaldo Lopes was elected president of the joint commission analyzing the import tax measure. portaldiarioderondonia.com · correiodobrasil.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · es1.com.br · imprensapublica.com.br · +7 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The text must be approved by Congress by September 8 to remain valid. exame.com · correiodobrasil.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · gazetabrasil.com.br · bpmoney.com.br · +1 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Senator Leila Barros intends to present the report regarding the import tax provisional measure on Monday. portaldiarioderondonia.com · www.metro1.com.br · es1.com.br · imprensapublica.com.br · www.jcatibaia.com.br · +7 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The measure allows for a 30% tax rate on purchases up to US$ 3,000. portaldiarioderondonia.com · exame.com · es1.com.br · imprensapublica.com.br · www.jcatibaia.com.br
- [● 13 SOURCES] Provisional Measure 1.357/2026 allows the Finance Minister to reduce import taxes to zero for purchases up to US$ 50. portaldiarioderondonia.com · exame.com · correiodobrasil.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · es1.com.br · +8 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Senator Leila Barros intends to present her report on the import tax provisional measure on Monday. portaldiarioderondonia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The end of the import tax on purchases up to US$ 50 threatens 109,000 jobs in Brazil. alotatuape.com.br