Last week, Federal Deputy Alexander Frota presented the bill charge import tax (II) in all e-commerce purchase transactions. Only medicines and supplies for hospitals will be saved from this tax. According to him, the bill he proposed is aimed at prohibiting companies from importing CPF products (individuals) in order not to pay the tax due.

In addition, in recent days, businessmen and associations have also called for the end of the so-called “electronic street vendor” and introduced measures aimed, in fact, at make shopping in China difficult for individuals. Today, according to the law, purchases before $50 released import tax as long as they are between two individuals.

If the proposal of the federal deputy is approved, it is possible that markets in Brazil as buyer, AliExpress and free market some IRS extension must be installed so that the consumer pays import tax (II) at the time of purchase. Something similar to what is happening today in Amazonfor example, which already shows the calculation of freight and tax at the time of payment.

As online shopping from other countries became more accessible, it attracted the attention of domestic entrepreneurs and companies. Today, many Brazilians have become accustomed to an import-based consumption model, as the buying and shipping process has become easier in recent years. However, since the import process often ends up “exploiting” some customs check failures, businessmen and political representatives have begun to propose measures to try to prevent this practice.

We invite you to watch the video above to better understand the new offer and how it may affect purchases in stores abroad.

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