2023-08-22 20:07:00
The recent changes announced by the federal government, aimed at combating tax evasion in the context of electronic commerce, have generated apprehension among Brazilian citizens regarding the possibility of taxation on products purchased in foreign stores, as is the case of Aliexpress.
The Federal Revenue decided to maintain the tax exemption on international remittances in the amount of up to US$ 50, however there are some rules that need to be understood. Until then, this exemption only applied to transactions between individuals with no commercial purpose, including electronic commerce.
Faced with this measure, many consumers are confused about the tax regulations for purchases made abroad, since, according to Brazilian legislation, all imports are subject to taxation, with the exception of certain products such as books and medicines. In case of taxation on a purchase at Shein, what are the measures to be adopted? Next, we will clarify all relevant doubts.
I was taxed on Aliexpress; What is the next step?
Compliant Shipment
In line with the changes announced by the government, the inspection of orders coming from abroad and with a value of up to US$ 50 will be expanded. If the order is subject to taxation, the status of the order will be changed to “awaiting payment”. Such information can be verified through the postal tracking system.
To access the payment details and the available options, it is necessary to go to the “My Imports” on the Correios website. In this space, purchases from abroad will be listed, with those that possibly suffered taxation indicated by an orange circle, accompanied by a message that instructs the necessary actions for forwarding the object to the destination.
By clicking on the button that gives the order number, it is possible to view the amount charged and be redirected to the tax payment page. If the message indicates “customs inspection completed”it means that the package has not been taxed and will proceed to delivery according to the normal procedure.
Payment can be made using a bank slip or the Correios application, available for both Android and iOS. International items are held by the state-owned company for a period of up to 30 days.
What is the amount of import tax?
Import rules; Source Agência Brasil
All purchases over US$50 will be taxed, the exemption is for purchases below this value that have individuals as destination. There are also differences in rules between the values of purchases, as follows:
For purchases between US$ 50 and US$ 3,000, the tax has a single rate of 60% on the total purchase price, including the price of the product, shipping and insurance, with no incidence of other fees. There is also a 17% ICMS payment for purchases of any amount.
Important: If the company does not adhere to the Federal Government’s Conforming Remittance program, any and all purchases will be taxed.
What is Compliant Shipping?
The Conforming Remittance program, implemented by the Federal Revenue Service, introduces changes in the taxation rules for purchases made in foreign commercial establishments. The measure establishes exemption from the import tax for items worth up to US$ 50, previously subject to a 60% rate. Companies have the possibility to apply voluntarily to be part of this initiative. In these scenarios, purchases made at adhering companies will only be subject to the incidence of the Tax on Circulation of Goods and Services (ICMS), which will be applied to the total value of the product.
If I don’t pay the import tax, what happens?
In case you do not agree with the payment of the tax and prefer not to pay it, it will be necessary to REJECT the receipt of the order. To carry out this action, it is important to follow the steps below:
Access the “My Information” section on the Correios website; Tap the icon consisting of three horizontal lines; Then choose the alternative “Decline object”.
Once these steps have been completed, contact the AliExpress through User Service. Look for the option I didn’t receive my order, what do I do? Or use the link.
Is it possible to dispute the fees charged by the Revenue?
Yes, it is feasible to contest the tax charged by the IRS. To do so, fill out a claim form within the deadline stipulated for payment of the tax, which corresponds to 30 days for parcels transported by the Post Office and 20 days for private companies.
Through the Correios website, it is possible to request a revision in the section “My Imports”, it is important to request the review BEFORE issuing the FEE payment slip. The Federal Revenue’s decision regarding the complaint is evaluated in a single instance and communicated through the Post Office or the private carrier.
It is also necessary to send documents that prove your dispute, such as: Screenshot of the purchase site or e-mail with the order, containing a detailed description of the goods and negotiated values, including home delivery freight and proof of payment (boleto banking, card statement, etc.).
The fact is that we have already tried more than once here to request this fee dispute and none of the times the amount has been reduced, only the waiting time to receive the product has been increased.
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