“Jabuti” included in the text of the Mover program is not a consensus among Casa Baixa leaders, but should be taken to the plenary this Tuesday (May 7)
The device that taxes imported purchases of up to US$50 (R$253.02) must be voted on this Tuesday (May 7, 2024) in the Chamber of Deputies. The “jabuti” was included in PL (bill) 914 of 2024, which deals with the establishment of the Green Mobility and Innovation Program – Mover Program.
The end of the exemption for imported products of lower value was discussed at the leaders’ meeting this 3rd (May 7). O Power360 found that 3 leaders were against the measure, but that the majority approved the maintenance of the section in the project. The president of Casa Baixa, Arthur Lira (PP-AL), committed to voting for the PL, even without an agreement.
In an opinion released on Saturday (May 4), rapporteur Átila Lira (PP-PI) included an excerpt that mentioned the reason for the measure that determines the tax exemption. Previously, the Mover project did not deal with taxation of imported products.
“We propose to revoke the possibility of imports via postal shipment, which are currently exempt, so as not to create an imbalance with products manufactured in Brazil, which pay all taxes”said the deputy.
Taxing purchases up to US$50 was one of the flags defended by the Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, in 2023. The government considered ending the exemption to increase revenue, but the economic team gave up after pressure on social media and the first -lady, Janja.
The Federal Revenue defended the maintenance of the exemption for these lower value imports. According to the Tax Authorities, the benefit should be extended for further analysis of the economic impacts of the measure.
COMPLIANT SHIPPING
Foreign e-commerces that adhere to the government’s Conform Remittance program pay 17% ICMS (Tax on Circulation of Goods and Provision of Services). However, they do not contribute to federal revenue.
Purchases from foreign e-commerces over US$50 are subject to 60% II (Import Tax). But it was common for foreign companies, especially Chinese ones, to commit fraud and send products below that price as an individual. Thus, they were exempt from any taxation.
