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Buy in Ciudad del Este and receive in Brazil: tax cost
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
Correios Packet allows orders from Paraguay with pre-calculated taxes
The Brazilian postal service launched a service that lets Brazilians shop at stores in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, and have the products delivered to their homes. Taxes are charged at checkout, according to the rules of the Remessa Conforme program.
How the service works
Correios Packet operates with two authorized Paraguayan stores. Orders travel by land to Brazil and, once they enter the Correios network on national territory, the buyer can track the delivery to the final address. According to Correios, the goal is to provide logistical predictability for international purchases and to stimulate e-commerce between the two countries.
How much tax you pay
Taxation varies according to the purchase amount. Within Remessa Conforme:
- Up to US$ 50: exemption from Import Duty, but ICMS between 17% and 20% depending on the destination state
- Above US$ 50: Import Duty of 60% (with a US$ 30 discount on the duty) plus the same state ICMS
The calculation includes the product price, shipping and insurance, when applicable. Because the stores participate in the program, the tax is already itemized before you confirm the order.
Outside the program
Purchases made at stores not certified in Remessa Conforme follow the traditional rules: Import Duty of 60% without discount, plus state ICMS. In this case, the charge occurs when the package arrives in Brazil, before delivery.
Simulate the cost
The Federal Revenue provides a calculator on its website so you can simulate the final cost of the purchase with taxes.
Source: 100 Fronteiras
https://100fronteiras.com/compras/noticia/comprar-em-cidade-do-leste-e-receber-em-casa-veja-quanto-vai-custar-em-impostos
Frequently asked questions
- What is the ICMS rate for purchases up to US$ 50 under Remessa Conforme?
- Between 17% and 20%, depending on the destination state in Brazil.
- When is the tax charged for purchases through Correios Packet?
- At checkout, with the amount itemized before confirming the purchase.
- How does Import Duty work for purchases above US$ 50?
- It is charged at 60% of the value, but with a US$ 30 discount on the duty, plus the destination state's ICMS.
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