Citrus: national exporting sector has tariff relief

The citrus export sector has gained an important tariff relief in recent days. For orange juice, the United States government removed, at the end of the first half of November, the additional 10% tariff that had been applied broadly to imports in April of this year and that was still imposed on the product. As for by-products, in an executive order announced last Thursday, 20, essential oils, therapeutic by-products, and orange pulp had their 40% tariffs eliminated, but continued to be overtaxed at 10%. According to researchers at Cepea, this move represents more good news for the sector, which is facing a period of slow international juice shipments. Agents consulted by Cepea emphasize that the tariff exemption preserves the competitiveness of Brazilian juice in the North American market, a factor considered essential for the balance of exports this season. However, for the U.S., the tariff of $415 per ton ...