Brazil's federal government saw a record increase in revenue from the "taxa das blusinhas" during January 2026 [1].
The surge in collections reflects the growing impact of taxes on low-value international imports, a move that has sparked significant debate among lawmakers and consumers regarding the cost of overseas shopping.
According to data from the Receita Federal, the total amount collected from the tax in January 2026 was R$ 425.3 million [1]. This figure represents a growth of 24.75% [1] to 25% [2] compared with the same month a year earlier.
The increase coincides with a high volume of international trade activity. There were 15.5 million international remittances registered during the month [1].
Rep. Messias Donato (União) and commentator Denise Campos said the collections are rising [2]. The "taxa das blusinhas" — a colloquial term referring to the tax on small items like clothing — has become a focal point for discussions on federal revenue and the economic burden on the Brazilian public.
While the government views the record collection as a success in revenue generation, the scale of the increase highlights the continued reliance of Brazilian consumers on international e-commerce despite the added costs.
“Total amount collected from the tax in January 2026 was R$ 425.3 million”
The record revenue indicates that Brazilian consumers continue to purchase from international platforms despite the implementation of the 'taxa das blusinhas.' The high volume of remittances suggests that the tax has not yet acted as a sufficient deterrent to cross-border shopping, providing the federal government with a consistent and growing stream of tax revenue from the e-commerce sector.
