The Chamber of Foreign Trade in Brazil increases import tariff on products from outside Mercosur

The Chamber of Foreign Trade (Camex) raised the import tariff from 12% to 18% on processed cheeses from outside Mercosur, informed the Secretary of Commerce and International Relations of the Ministry of Agriculture, Roberto Perosa. The measure includes brie, roquefort and gorgonzola cheeses, as well as butter and butter oils imported from outside the bloc, according to the secretary. The decision was taken during an ordinary meeting of the Executive Management Committee (Gecex), Camex's collegiate executive body, held this Tuesday (15). Milk In addition to raising the tariff for processed cheeses, Camex decided to make an exception for 29 items in the dairy sector, including UHT and processed milk, to remain outside Resolution 353/2022, which provides for a unilateral 10% tax on all import tariffs. . “These 29 items imported from outside Mercosur will have a tariff increased from 12% to 14.4%. These are extra Mercosur measures, but they give encouragement to the sector because ...