Brazil Enacts Mercosur E-commerce Agreement Into Law
Brazil's president has signed a decree to enact the Mercosur e-commerce agreement, removing customs duties on digital transmissions within the bloc. The move also strengthens consumer protection and e-signature recognition across member states. The post Brazil Enacts Mercosur E-commerce Agreement Into Law appeared first on The Rio Times .
On 24 August 2026, Brazil incorporated the Mercosur e-commerce agreement into its national law through Decree 13.104. This decree bans customs duties on electronic transmissions, simplifying digital trade among Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The agreement, initially signed on 29 April 2021 in Montevideo, took several years to become domestic law.
Its core purpose is to reduce barriers to digital commerce within the Mercosur trading bloc, prohibiting customs duties on electronic transmissions. The agreement covers a wide range of digital products and services, emphasizing the protection of personal data and cybersecurity cooperation among member nations. By removing tariffs, it aims to make cross-border digital trade more accessible and affordable, benefiting both digital product sellers and consumers with competitive pricing.
The accord also bans misleading commercial tactics and encourages member states to align their consumer-protection laws with the agreement's standards. Despite Brazil's promulgation on 24 August 2026, the full force of the agreement in all member states remains pending, as ratification from Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay is not yet published.
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