By Andrea Hargraves 
newly, The Brazilian government has announced the implementation of the so-called “blouse tax.”which will take effect on August 1. This new 20% tax will be applied to all international purchases up to $50 (around R$250), made on platforms such as AliExpress and Shopee. However, these companies have decided to introduce the fee to modify import declarations.
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AliExpress and Shopee Advance Tax
Starting July 27, AliExpress will begin implementing the new import tax. The company said the anticipation is due to the time needed to adjust import data. This additional tax can increase the final value of orders by up to 44%, according to the platform. Likewise, Shopee will also implement same-day advance invoices, considering that orders will be issued a Shipping Import Declaration (DIR) starting August 1.
On the other hand, Shin said it will strictly abide by the new legislation that sets the validity of the new import tax rate from August 1, subject to the registration of the import declaration with customs. However, the company warned that purchases made two or three days before that date may be subject to the new tax. Due to the time lag between the time of purchase and the declaration to customs.
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Understanding the price of blouses
The “shirt tax” is part of the Green Mobility and Innovation (Mover) programme, which aims to encourage the production of vehicles with a lower environmental impact. The project was approved by the House of Representatives by a large majority and was approved during the third plenary session of the Council for Sustainable Economic and Social Development.
Currently, imported products from overseas stores, up to a value of $50, are not subject to import tax, and are only charged by the government’s ICMS, generally at 17%. With the new rule, these purchases will now have two rates: 20% for amounts up to $50 and 60% for amounts above that. So anyone buying more than $50 will get a $20 discount to offset the previous tax.
Therefore, the values will be calculated and reported upon completion of the purchase. However, it was clarified that consumers who purchase products from more than 3 million national retailers will not be affected by the new tax.
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Impact on international procurement
With the tax being implemented, many consumers will have to reconsider their purchases on global platforms, as prices will be higher. Companies are also preparing to inform customers and partners of the changes using their official communication channels.
This measure could directly impact the habits of many Brazilians who choose to shop internationally in search of lower prices and a variety of products. The anticipation of the imposition of fees by the platforms aims to avoid complications related to the new tax requirements and to ensure that all transactions comply with the legislation as of the specified deadline.
So the new tax on blouses represents a big change for consumers who typically make low-value international purchases.