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MARKET ALERT: Brazil Zeros Import Tax on US$50 Shipments

Strategic Opportunity for International Dropshippers

The Brazilian Federal Government has officially cut the 20% federal import tax to 0% — popularly known as the "taxa das blusinhas" (blouse tax) — on international purchases up to US$50 made by individuals via the Remessa Conforme (PRC) program.

The change was formalized through Provisional Measure (MPV) 1.357/2026, signed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on May 12, with a complementary Portaria from the Ministry of Finance. Effective Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (Brasília time).

Important: State ICMS (17–20%, varies by state) continues to apply. Combined landed-tax burden drops from ~37–40% to ~17–20% — not to zero.

For the B2B cross-border industry, this restores margin and competitiveness in the Brazilian market — but the window for repricing and inventory positioning is tight.

FFOrder Operational Update:

We have synchronized our fulfillment, customs, and pricing playbooks to the new policy as of May 13:

  • Existing FFOrder Clients — Contact your Dedicated Account Manager today to rebuild your Brazil pricing sheet, recheck declared values, and lock the post-MP rate card before competitors do.

  • New Partners — With the 20% federal duty barrier removed, this is the optimal entry window. Secure your position with our integrated supply-chain solution.

Optimize your logistics. Maximize your margins. Scale your Brazil operations with FFOrder.

 

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