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Brazil sanctions import tax exemptions for small purchases

Overview

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sanctioned Law 15.502 (originating from Conversion Bill 13 of 2026), which eliminates the 20% federal import tax on international postal purchases valued at up to US$ 50. This measure effectively ends the ‘taxa das blusinhas’, a move the President described as “reparation” and “justice” for middle- and lower-income consumers.

Under the enacted law, shipments valued between US$ 50.01 and US$ 3,000 (or up to R$ 3,000 per shipment) will see the import tax rate reduced from 60% to 30%, provided that e-commerce platforms adhere to the Federal Revenue's compliance program. The legislation also maintains a zero-percent import tax for medicines that lack a similar version manufactured within Brazil, as classified by Anvisa.

To prevent fraud, such as the artificial splitting of shipments for commercial resale, the Ministry of Finance retains the authority to establish quantitative limits or frequency controls within the Simplified Taxation Regime (RTS). The Ministry is also tasked with conducting periodic evaluations to analyze the economic impact of these exemptions on employment, income, and domestic industry competitiveness.

While federal taxes are eliminated for the US$ 50 threshold, international shipments remain subject to state-level ICMS taxes, which typically range between 17% and 20%. Domestic industry and retail sectors have criticized the measure, arguing it increases unfair competition from foreign e-commerce platforms.

Entities

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Brazilian Congress · Davi Alcolumbre · Congresso Nacional · Darío Durigan

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  • "Deputy Reginaldo Lopes was elected president of the joint commission analyzing the import tax measure." portaldiarioderondonia.com · correiodobrasil.com.br · www.metro1.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · es1.com.br · +7 more

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    "Senator Renan Calheiros was elected president of the joint commission to analyze the provisional measure regarding the renegotiation of debts for rural producers who lost harvests between 2019 and 202"

    The claims identify different individuals (Reginaldo Lopes vs. Renan Calheiros) as the president of the joint commission.

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 32 sources
    Brazil President Lula sanctions end of import tax on purchases up to US$ 50

    President Lula sanctioned Law 15.502/26, zeroing the 20% federal import tax on international purchases up to US$ 50 and reducing taxes on shipments up to R$ 3,000 to 30%.

  2. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 130 sources
    Brazil Congress approves tax exemptions for international purchases up to US$ 50

    The Brazilian Congress approved a measure to zero the 20% import tax on international purchases up to US$ 50 and reduce taxes on shipments up to US$ 3,000 to 30%.

  3. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 201 sources
    Brazil 2027 Budget: New 'sin tax' and minimum wage projections

    Brazil's 2027 budget proposal projects a R$ 1,741 minimum wage, a R$ 41.9 billion 'sin tax' revenue, and a R$ 157.1 billion allocation for Bolsa Família without benefit increases.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Brazil industry warns tax removal threatens 109,000 jobs

    Brazil's National Confederation of Industry warns that eliminating the ‘blusinhas’ import tax could cost 109,000 jobs and R$21.8 billion in domestic production by 2026.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 28 sources
    Brazilian Congress to vote on import tax measure next week

    The Brazilian Congress is set to vote on Provisional Measure 1.357/2026 next week, which regulates import taxes on international purchases up to US$ 50, amid concerns over domestic industry impact.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Brazil moves to abolish import tax on small purchases

    Brazil's government seeks to abolish the 20% import tax on purchases up to US$ 50, while Correios launches a new service for delivering Paraguayan e-commerce orders to Brazilian addresses.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 26 sources
    Lula pushes for end of import tax and increased defense spending

    President Lula is pushing for a congressional vote to end the import tax on purchases up to US$ 50 by September 8, calling it a matter of justice, while also advocating for increased military investment.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Brazilian Congress delays commission on international purchase tax

    The Brazilian congressional commission reviewing the ‘taxa das blusinhas’—which proposes zeroing import taxes on international purchases up to US$ 50—has been postponed due to leadership disputes.

  9. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 52 sources
    Brazil Congress delays commission for ‘taxa das blusinhas’ import tax MP

    Brazil's Congress has delayed the commission to analyze the ‘taxa das blusinhas’ MP. If not approved by September 8, the 20% import tax on international purchases up to US$ 50 will return.

  10. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 17 sources
    Brazil import tax on US$ 50 purchases may return in September

    Brazil's 20% import tax on purchases under US$ 50 may return on September 9 if Congress fails to approve a provisional measure by its September 8 deadline.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Brazil eliminates 20% import tax on low‑value online purchases, cutting Shein skirt prices

    Brazil’s Lula removes a 20% import tax on purchases up to $50, lowering Shein skirt prices by about 17% while state ICMS taxes stay unchanged.

Sources

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