Brazil Raises Passenger Car Tire Import Tariff to 30% Following Industry Request

The Executive Management Committee of Brazil’s Foreign Trade Chamber (Camex) has raised the tariff on passenger car tire imports to 30% for 12 months, according to the National Tire Industry Association (ANIP).

According to the association, the government also reinstated nonautomatic import licensing in late October to prevent import fraud.

“These initiatives aim to bring greater balance to the market and support manufacturers operating in Brazil in the face of often unfair competition from imported tires, particularly those from China and other Asian markets,” the association said.

Recently compiled foreign trade data from Datamar show that Brazil imported 102,234 TEUs of tires between January and September this year, up 43% from the same period a year earlier. The chart below compares the segment’s performance in recent years:

Tire Imports | Jan 2024 – Sep 2026 | TEUs

Source: DataLiner – explore our trade data

ANIP claims that many imported tires enter Brazil at artificially low prices, in some cases below the cost of the raw materials used to manufacture them, a practice the association characterizes as dumping.

How Brazil’s Tariffs on Passenger Car Tire Imports Compare Internationally

The association says the new tariff brings Brazil closer to other international markets that have increased duties on imported tires to protect domestic manufacturers. According to ANIP, tire import tariffs have been raised to 78% in the United States, 45% in the European Union and 35% in Mexico.

“The measure is important to correct market distortions and preserve jobs, investment and the long-term viability of Brazil’s tire industry and its broader supply chain, which includes natural rubber, steel, chemicals and textiles,” said Rodrigo Navarro, president of ANIP.

“The tire industry is strategic for the country, given Brazil’s dependence on road transportation to keep its economy moving,” he added.

Source: Folha de S.Paulo — C-Level

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