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Trade Regulations Dec, 23, 2024 0

Schedule for Migration of Imports to Brazil’s Single Window: First Half of 2025

The phased deactivation of the Import Declaration (DI) and Import License (LI) systems within Siscomex began on October 1, 2024, and is set to continue through December 31, 2025. The…
Trade Regulations Dec, 20, 2024 0

CMN Authorizes Proex Equalization for Pre-Shipment Exports

The interest equalization of the Export Financing Program (Proex) will now benefit exports before the shipment of goods, as decided on Thursday (19) by the National Monetary Council (CMN). Until…
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Trade Regulations Dec, 11, 2024 0

Export opportunities set to double with EU agreement

The agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, if finalized, is set to boost Brazilian exports to preferential markets from 13.8% to 27.4%. During an interview with Valor, this projection…
Economy Dec, 11, 2024 0

Gecex Reduces Import Tax for 238 Items Under Ex-Tariff System

The Executive Management Committee of the Foreign Trade Chamber (Gecex-Camex) convened on Tuesday, October 10, for its final meeting of the year, approving a reduction in import tax rates for…
Trade Regulations Dec, 10, 2024 0

Japan Opens Market for Live Crab Exports from Brazil

Japan has opened its market for the export of live ornamental crabs from Brazil. The Japanese authorities have waived the requirement for an International Zoosanitary Certificate for the shipments. In…
Automotive Dec, 09, 2024 0

Automotive Industry Secures Special Treatment on EU Imports

The automotive industry has received special treatment under the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Currently, Mercosur imposes a 35% import tariff on cars imported from the…
06.12.2024 - Presidente da República, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, durante Cúpula de Presidentes dos Estados Partes do MERCOSUL e dos Estados Associados Edifício MERCOSUL – Montevidéu, Uruguai Foto: Ricardo Stuckert / PR
Trade Regulations Dec, 06, 2024 0

Mercosur, EU Announce Free Trade Agreement After 25-Year Wait

The free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union was officially announced on Friday (6), following the Mercosur summit in Montevideo, Uruguay. The agreement will only be signed after…
Trade Regulations Dec, 06, 2024 0

Argentina Eases Courier Import Limits to Boost Price Competition

Argentina has raised the simplified import limit from $1,000 to $3,000 per shipment. Citizens now have access to more affordable goods, which likely reduces high domestic prices. Competition grows amid…
Trade Regulations Dec, 05, 2024 0

End of Shrimp Imports from Ecuador Announced by Brazil’s Agriculture Ministry

Minister André de Paula and the Secretary of Agricultural Defense at the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa), Carlos Goulart, announced the termination of shrimp imports from Ecuador, which will…
Trade Regulations Dec, 04, 2024 0

South American, EU negotiators race to close divisive trade deal

South America’s Mercosur trade bloc will meet in Uruguay on Thursday (Dec. 5) with the outside possibility the group could use the event to announce a long-delayed trade deal with…