Overview

• Gecex approved tariff reductions for 15 items not produced domestically that it deems crucial to Brazilian production chains.
• Several rates fall to zero, including a lithium‑ion battery (from 18%), an automated chest‑compression resuscitation system (from 12.6%), a specific PCB solder connector (from 16%), and chrome‑molybdenum steel tubes (from 14.4%).
• Elevated import duties were extended for 12 months: up to 20% on 30 chemical tariff codes, 16% on two paper‑card NCMs, and 25% on passenger‑car tires.
• Trade‑defense measures were renewed for low‑carbon flat‑rolled laminates from South Korea and China, stainless‑steel laminates from China and Chinese Taipei, and fresh or refrigerated garlic from China with exceptions for firms honoring price commitments.
• Within the MP Brasil Soberano framework, Gecex approved new risk‑underwriting policies for the FGCE and FGE to optimize trade guarantees, and the full deliberations will be published on Camex’s website.