Overview
- The Lula government revoked the so‑called 'taxa das blusinhas' via a provisional measure now in force, backed by a Finance Ministry order published in the official gazette.
- Platforms including Shein, Shopee and AliExpress told customers the new rule applies, and Shein said buyers charged after it took effect can request refunds in the app.
- State ICMS sales tax still applies to these imports and rates vary by state, which means final prices will differ by destination.
- For orders between $50.01 and $3,000, the 60% import tariff remains, and the government added a fixed $20 deduction in the federal tax calculation to slightly lower the bill.
- Industry groups such as CNI, Abit, Abvtex, Fiec and Abicalçados criticized the rollback, citing lost jobs and revenue after the levy raised R$1.78 billion from January to April 2026, while price simulations show the biggest percentage savings on low‑value orders.