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Lula issues provisional measure eliminating federal tax on international purchases up to US$ 50

2 sources · 14 May 2026
2 agreed · 2 partial · 0 conflicts ↓

The measure affects purchases made on platforms like Shein, AliExpress and Temu that joined the Remessa Conforme program. The 20% tax had been created in August 2024 after pressure from national retail and articulation by then Chamber President Arthur Lira. State ICMS tax, which varies between 17% and 20% according to the state, continues to be charged on international purchases.

Press quotes (1)
Diário Oficial Da União

"Publicado em: 12/05/2026 | Edição: 87-A | Seção: 1 - Extra A | Página: 1 Órgão: Atos do Poder Executivo **MEDIDA PROVISÓRIA Nº 1.357, DE 12 DE MAIO DE 2026** Altera o Decreto-Lei nº 1.804, de 3 de setembro de 1980, que dispõe sobre tributação simplificada das remessas postais internacionais."

1. What we know (2)

MP 1.357/2026 was published on May 12, 2026 and took effect on the date of publication

2 sources Jornal do Brasil Revista Oeste

The measure affects purchases on platforms like Shein, AliExpress and Temu

2 sources Jornal do Brasil Revista Oeste
2. Where coverage thins out (2)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (2)

Ministers of Civil House and Planning defended the measure at ceremony in Planalto Palace

Reported by: Jornal do Brasil
Did not cover: Revista Oeste

Finance executive secretary said government managed to combat smuggling after three years

Reported by: Jornal do Brasil
Did not cover: Revista Oeste
3. What we don't know yet (4)

  • What is the estimated volume of international purchases in the US$ 20-50 range and the competitive impact on national retail?

    Why it's still unknown: No source presented data on the current volume of transactions in the affected range or analysis of the impact on national commerce

    Did not cover: Jornal do Brasil Revista Oeste

  • What are the prospects for conversion of MP 1.357/2026 in the National Congress?

    Why it's still unknown: Sources did not inform about designated rapporteur, processing schedule or positioning of party leaderships

    Did not cover: Jornal do Brasil Revista Oeste

  • Are there announced legal challenges against the MP, especially regarding relevance and urgency assumptions?

    Why it's still unknown: No ADIs filed or technical opinions on formal flaws in issuing the provisional measure were reported

    Did not cover: Jornal do Brasil Revista Oeste

  • What is the reaction of national retail and textile industry to the tax revocation?

    Why it's still unknown: Despite Revista Oeste mentioning retail condemnation, no specific statements or sectoral impact estimates were presented

    Did not cover: Jornal do Brasil

All sources

2
[1]
Jornal do Brasil May 13, 2026
'Taxa das blusinhas' - Edição extra do ‘Diário Oficial’ traz MP que isenta de tributação federal compras internacionais de até US$ 50
[2]
Revista Oeste May 13, 2026
Entenda como ficam as compras internacionais sem a ‘taxa das blusinhas’