Resolution #687/2026, published on July 1, 2026, regulates the application of Article 34 of Decree # 12.880/2026 In summary In March 2026, the Decree #12.880/2026 introduced a requirement for prior judicial authorization for the dissemination of monetized or boosted content that regularly exploits the image, or routine of children and adolescents. Article 34* of such […]
In brief On July 1, 2026, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (“RFB”) published in the Official Gazette Normative Instruction RFB No. 2,331, of June 23, 2026 (“IN RFB No. 2,331/2026”), which governs (i) the withholding at source and the payment of the Withholding Income Tax (“IRRF”) levied on commissions, brokerage fees, and other remunerations paid […]
Potential impacts and participation opportunities for stakeholder The Brazilian Department of Trade Remedies (DECOM) initiated new trade remedy proceedings in June 2026 involving antidumping investigations, reviews, and redeterminations of antidumping measures. These proceedings may have significant implications for domestic producers, importers, exporters, distributors, and other companies involved in the supply chains of the products concerned. […]
In brief Pursuant to a determination by SECEX, a changed circumstances review has been initiated of the anti-dumping duty applicable to Brazilian imports of PET resin with intrinsic viscosity between 0.7 dl/g and 0.88 dl/g, commonly classified under NCM subheadings 3907.61.00 and 3907.69.00, originating in China. The investigating authority found evidence of a significant and […]
In brief Pursuant to a determination by SECEX[1], the sunset review was initiated of the antidumping measure applied to Brazilian imports of disposable general-use syringes, made of plastic, with capacities of 1 ml, 3 ml, 5 ml, 10 ml or 20 ml, with or without needles, classified under subheadings 9018.31.11 and 9018.31.19 of the Mercosur Common Nomenclature […]
In brief By determination of SECEX, an administrative proceeding has been initiated to reassess the anti-dumping duty imposed on the Chinese company Shandong Ensign Industry Co., Ltd., under GECEX Resolution No. 528, which established anti-dumping measures on Brazilian imports of citric acid and certain citric acid salts and esters (NCM 2918.14.00 and 2918.15.00) originating in […]
In brief SECEX[1] initiated a sunset review of the antidumping duties in force against Brazilian imports of elastomeric rubber tubes (NCM 4009.11.00), for use in piping, tanks, and ducts in air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, and industrial process systems, from Germany, the United Arab Emirates, and Italy. The investigation may result in the extension of the antidumping duty for five years, […]
In brief The Brazilian Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) has launched the new system for the Worker Food Program (PAT), making registration updates mandatory for participating entities. Beneficiary companies (employers), collective food providers, and facilitators responsible for issuing benefits must update their records in the new digital platform. As of July 25, the current […]
In summary On May 29, 2026, the U.S. government designated the First Capital Command (PCC) and the Red Command (CV) as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs), adding both factions to the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN). This measure significantly increases the […]
