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Importing to Brazil
Customs duty, VAT, and import regulations — updated 2026
Key facts at a glance
Customs authority
Receita Federal do Brasil
De minimis threshold
$50 USD (international platforms); $500 for physical purchases abroad
VAT / sales tax
Multiple taxes: II + IPI + ICMS (17–25%) + PIS/COFINS (~9.25%)
Typical duty range
0–35% Imposto de Importação (II)
Code system
8-digit NCM (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul)
Currency
BRL
⚡ 2026 tariff update
Remessa Conforme program: $50 threshold with 20% flat tax for registered international platforms.
Overview
Brazil has one of the world's most complex customs systems with multiple overlapping taxes. The total burden can reach 50–100% of product value.
Key taxes: II (import duty 0–35%) + IPI (0–30%) + ICMS (17–25% state VAT) + PIS/COFINS (~9.25%) + SISCOMEX administrative fee.
Import process
1. Importer registers with RADAR system
2. Import declaration filed via SISCOMEX
3. Multiple taxes calculated on CIF value
4. Federal Police and ANVISA may inspect
5. Average clearance: 5–15 business days
Practical tips
✓ Brazil requires import licence (LI) for many categories — apply before shipping
✓ For e-commerce (Remessa Conforme): register platform with Receita Federal
✓ ICMS varies by state — São Paulo 18%, Rio de Janeiro 20%
✓ Mercosul membership: Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay get preferential rates
⛔ Restricted & prohibited goods
Used clothing (commercial), used tyres, pharmaceuticals without ANVISA approval, asbestos
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