# Brazil low-value international purchase tax policy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-low-value-international-purchase-tax-policy > Updated: 2026-08-11T15:35:37.000Z. Sources: 60. Developments: 3. In May 2026, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a provisional measure (MP) to eliminate the 20% import tax on international purchases valued at up to US$50. This policy, which took effect on May 13, aimed to reduce costs for consumers using platforms like Shein. While the federal import tax was zeroed, state-level ICMS taxes remained in effect. By August 2026, the tax exemption faced potential expiration. The MP is set to expire on September 8. If the National Congress does not approve the measure by this date, the 20% tax—popularly known as the ‘taxa das blusinhas’—may be reinstated on September 9. Although Senate President Davi Alcolumbre extended the measure, legislative progress remains stalled. On August 11, the Brazilian Congress postponed the installation of the joint parliamentary commission tasked with analyzing MP 1357/2026. The delay stems from a lack of consensus regarding the selection of the commission’s president and rapporteur. While five other joint commissions were successfully installed to address different legislative matters, the ‘blusinhas’ commission is now expected to be established between August 31 and September 3. This leaves a narrow window for the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate to approve the measure before the September 8 deadline. National industrial groups, including Fiemg, Fiesp, and CNI, continue to pressure the government to return the tax, arguing that the exemption creates unfair competition for domestic manufacturers. The National Confederation of Industry (CNI) has further challenged the measure in the Supreme Federal Court. Even if the exemption continues in the short term, federal taxation on these low-value purchases is expected to return in 2027 as part of Brazil's broader consumption tax reform. ## Claims - The Brazilian Congress decided on Wednesday (12) to postpone the installation of the joint parliamentary commission to analyze the provisional measure known as the 'blusinhas tax'. (disputed by 15 sources) - The federal government will formally request that Senate President Davi Alcolumbre install a joint commission to analyze the 'blusinhas' provisional measure. (disputed by 14 sources) - Provisional Measure 1357 of 2026, which eliminates the 20% import tax on internet purchases up to US$ 50, must be approved by September 8, 2026, or it will expire. (corroborated by 29 sources) - The installation of the sixth commission was postponed due to a lack of agreement regarding the selection of its president and rapporteur. (corroborated by 17 sources) - The Brazilian Congress installed five joint commissions on Wednesday (12) to analyze various provisional measures. (corroborated by 17 sources) - A provisional measure allows the Finance Minister to reduce the import tax on international postal shipments of up to US$ 50 to zero. (corroborated by 16 sources) - State-level ICMS taxes between 17% and 20% continue to apply to international purchases regardless of federal tax status. (corroborated by 16 sources) - A new federal tax on consumption, established by tax reform, will re-impose taxation on low-value international purchases in 2027. (corroborated by 16 sources) - The government is negotiating the voting of Complementary Law Project (PLP) 114 of 2026 with House President Hugo Motta. (corroborated by 15 sources) - PLP 114 of 2026 aims to create rules for revenue waivers to mitigate impacts caused by rising oil prices. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Minister of Institutional Relations José Guimarães intends to request the installation of all joint commissions for the government's provisional measures. (corroborated by 13 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: Brazilian Congress postpones commission for ‘blusinhas tax’ analysis The Brazilian Congress postponed the installation of a commission to analyze the ‘blusinhas tax’ MP, which waives import taxes on purchases up to US$ 50, due to disagreements over leadership roles. 44 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-government-seeks-senate-commission-for-blusinhas-tax-measure ### 2026-08-09: 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. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-import-tax-exemption-faces-expiration-in-september ### 2026-08-01: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-eliminates-20-import-tax-on-lowvalue-online-purchases-cutting-shein-skirt-prices --- Cite as: Brazil low-value international purchase tax policy. 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