A Brazilian congressional committee is scheduled to vote Tuesday on a measure to eliminate import taxes for international purchases under US$ 50 [2].
This move targets the widely discussed "taxa das blusinhas" — the tax on small clothing and accessory imports — to reduce the financial burden on consumers and modernize import policies [4, 5].
The legislation, known as Provisional Measure 1.357/2026 [1], was sent to a joint committee of deputies and senators in Brasília [1, 2]. This committee began its official activities on Friday, Aug. 28 [5].
Under the proposed rules, the import tax would be zeroed for purchases up to US$ 50 [2]. For larger shipments, the measure proposes a tax rate of up to 30% for remittances reaching US$ 3,000 [3].
There are conflicting reports regarding the exact timing of the legislative process. Some sources said the report on the measure was to be voted on Monday, Aug. 31 [6]. However, other reports said the final vote on the measure is planned for Tuesday, Sept. 1 [1, 2].
The effort to remove the tax follows agreements between legislative leaders to advance the measure alongside other labor reforms [1, 2]. The primary goal is to lower the cost of small international goods for the general public [4, 5].
“The measure would zero the import tax for purchases of up to US$ 50.”
The potential passage of MP 1.357/2026 represents a significant shift in Brazil's trade policy toward e-commerce. By eliminating taxes on low-value imports, the government may increase the competitiveness of international platforms, though it could face pushback from domestic retailers who argue that tax-free imports create an unfair playing field.
