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New rule allows Ciudad del Este purchases delivered in Brazil
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Cross-border trade opens online sales to Brazilian consumers
The new Brazilian regulation permits products bought in Ciudad del Este to be shipped directly to the buyer’s address in Brazil. The rule reduces the import tax to 0% on purchases up to USD 50 and to 30% on shipments up to USD 3,000.
The change in Brazilian import taxation allows Brazilian consumers to shop online in Ciudad del Este and receive the goods at their homes. The import duty becomes 0% for international purchases up to USD 50 made online via postal shipments, and the reduced rate drops from 60% to 30% when the merchandise is valued at up to USD 3,000 per shipment. Merchants in Ciudad del Este can expand their market, since the buyer no longer needs to be physically present in the border zone. Several local businesses already offer platforms aimed at the Brazilian public, allowing the selection of perfumes, cosmetics, electronics, appliances, home goods, mobile accessories, and computer products. The final cost will depend on the merchandise value, taxes, shipping, and other Brazilian requirements. Sellers need to strengthen their sales platforms, payment systems, logistics, and customer service to compete in the new digital dynamic. The measure could represent an alternative for the economy of Ciudad del Este, which has strong ties to cross-border commerce.
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