APS establishes tariff exemption for humanitarian cargo ships destined to Brazilian South

The Santos Port Authority (APS) has exempted ships carrying humanitarian cargo and donations intended for flood victims in Rio Grande do Sul from fees levied under Tariff Categories I, II, and III at the Port of Santos. Categories I and II cover the use of waterway and docking infrastructure, while Category III pertains to land infrastructure fees.

Vessels transporting both humanitarian aid for Rio Grande do Sul and other types of cargo will receive partial exemptions on I and II tariffs. APS will grant these exemptions only upon verification of the cargo classification and its intended destination.

Additionally, the relevant customs regulations must be adhered to, specifically SINIEF Adjustment No. 9, dated 05/07/2024, issued by the National Council for Financial Policy (Confaz) and the Special Secretariat of the Federal Revenue of Brazil.

Supporting documents must be submitted to APS via the Company’s General Protocol, referencing DIPRE Decree No. 86.2024, dated 06/04/2024. Given the emergency and humanitarian context, required proof can be provided after invoicing, with a letter of credit issued to the service requesting party, provided the call occurred after the publication of Antaq Resolution No. 114/2024.

These tariff exemptions will remain in effect, with priority, as long as Decree No. 57,596, dated May 1, 2024, is active. The decree declares a state of public calamity in Rio Grande do Sul due to severe weather caused by intense rains, with a duration of 180 days. This period may be extended if the state of calamity continues or be suspended if the condition is lifted.

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