BRAZIL Population | 202,656,788 Size of Direct Sales Market | 14,604 million Government | Presidential system, Federal republic, Constitutional republic Language | Portuguese
DUTIES and TAXES Based on HS code/classification http:// thebrazilbusiness.com/import-tax-guide/essentialoils-terpeneless-including-concretes-absolutesresinoids-extracted/sp/33011210-1 Import duty: 14% IPI: 5% IPI is one of the basic sales taxes in Brazil. It applies to industrial products that are produced in Brazil or are imported. ICMS: 18% ICMS is a state tax and may vary depending on the industry and state with which the business is working. These rates are only for essential oils, resinoids, perfumery, cosmetic, and toilet preparations. “Brazil has specific import restrictions with two separate and distinct types of entry regimes: Express and Formal. Please ensure that customers shipping to Brazil are aware of the differences, including the application of duty and tax, which can differ, even for the same commodity.” —FedEx.com
Express Regime • Cleared by FedEx (broker is not required)
• Goods imported under express regime cannot be: 1. Sold 2. Used on a production line 3. Used as part of a machine at a manufacturing line 4. Inventoried (sold for commercial purposes) • Flat rate for Import Duty and Tax of 60%, plus 18% GST applied, regardless of product classification (Harmonized Code) • Fast clearance (1 to 2 days)
SHIPPING INFORMATION Ship from the United States via FedEx International Cannot ship dangerous goods (DG) through FedEx. Can ship DG through DHL at roughly two to three times the cost of FedEx shipping Discounted shipping applies to orders over 150 PV.
• Allowed for shipments with declared value up to USD$3,000 For more information contact: Steve Astin, New Market Development Manager | sastin@youngliving.com