Brazil Industry Warns End of Blusinhas Tax Threatens 109,000 Jobs
Brazil's industry confederation warns ending the blusinhas tax on small imported parcels could cost 109,000 jobs in 2026, as Congress rushes votes before the 8 September deadline. The post Brazil Industry Warns End of Blusinhas Tax Threatens 109,000 Jobs appeared first on The Rio Times .
Brazil's National Confederation of Industry warns that lifting the blusinhas tax on small online purchases could cost 109,000 jobs and result in a R$21.8 billion loss to domestic production by 2026. The tax, introduced in 2024, applies to online purchases under US$50 and aims to protect local retail from foreign e-commerce competition.
The tax's removal could lead to a 42.3% increase in low-value imports, from 194.9 million parcels in 2026 to 249.5 million. Industry groups argue that the tax narrows the tax gap between Brazilian producers and foreign platforms, while supporters contend that ending the duty is a popular demand that would ease budgets for millions of online shoppers. The fate of the tax hangs in the balance as Congress votes on its fate in a matter of days.
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