Brazil sets export quotas for Norway at lower tariffs
Brazil has established rules for local companies wishing to export products to Norway under the tariff benefits provided for in the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The benefits will take effect on November 1, 2026. The rules outline how Brazilian exporters will be able to access the tariff quotas negotiated for the Norwegian market. These quotas…
Brazilian authorities have introduced rules for domestic firms seeking to export goods to Norway within the tariff benefits outlined in the Mercosur-EFTA free trade agreement. These provisions will become effective on November 1, 2026. The guidelines clarify how Brazilian exporters can capitalize on the quota arrangements negotiated for the Norwegian market.
These quotas permit specific quantities of products to be traded at reduced tariffs or under other preferential terms, as stipulated in the agreement. Included are meat, honey, corn, apples, and various agricultural and livestock products. Related articles: Brazil's trade surplus hits $7.74 billion in September; Brazil implements Mercosur-EFTA free trade deal.
The quota system sets limits on the export of certain products under preferential trade conditions. Companies can capitalize on lower import tariffs in the destination country, provided they fulfill the predetermined criteria. Eligibility hinges on the availability of remaining quota space and adherence to procedures administered by the Foreign Trade Secretariat (Secex), a division of Brazil's Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services.
To apply, companies must submit digital applications via the Siscomex Single Portal, the governmental platform used for managing foreign trade activities. Applications will be processed in the sequence they are received, as the quota volumes for 2026 will not be distributed among Mercosur countries in advance. The Mercosur-EFTA free trade agreement was signed in 2025 in Rio de Janeiro and ratified by Brazil in September 2025.
EFTA, a European coalition consisting of Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, signed the pact to diminish trade barriers and broaden market access for products and services. Its implementation varies by country; Brazil's trade rules for Iceland commenced on October 1, 2026, while Norway's begin on November 1. Switzerland and Liechtenstein have yet to finalize domestic procedures for the agreement's implementation.
Iceland has not established export quotas for Mercosur nations, thus the newly released regulations pertain solely to Norway. The agreement offers substantial tariff reductions among participating nations, with benefits varying by product and market. Under the pact, EFTA will abolish all import tariffs on industrial and fishery products upon its enactment, according to Brazilian government data.
Currently, 99.8% of Brazilian exports value falls under the free trade regime, encompassing agricultural and industrial goods. This implies that approximately 97% of Brazil's trade with EFTA will be completely liberalized, while 1.2% will enjoy partial tariff reductions via mechanisms like quota systems and fixed preferences. The duration for gradually reducing tariffs depends on the negotiated conditions and can span up to 15 years.
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