Dairy sector wants tax return on imported mozzarella in Brazil

Published Mar 31, 2022

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The Brazilian government's decision to exempt import taxes on mozzarella cheese, among other food products, has sparked concern and outrage within the dairy sector. Critics argue that the policy will lead to unemployment and the withdrawal of local producers due to the potential negative impact on milk acquisition. The dairy industry is already grappling with rising production costs and low prices, exacerbated by the pandemic and the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe. Without subsidies and facing unfair competition from imported products, the sector is struggling to remain profitable. Efforts are being made to reverse this decision, with representatives from the dairy and cheese industries collaborating to appeal to the relevant ministries.

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The exemption from import taxes on mozzarella cheese, which went from 28% to zero, impacts the entire milk chain, can generate unemployment in the sector and remove producers from the activity. This is what representatives of the sector say, who were outraged by the decision taken by the government. Every kilo of imported mozzarella means that 10 liters of milk are no longer purchased by the dairies, precisely at a time when Brazilian ranchers face rising production costs and low prices per liter. ALSO READ: Tax exemption for imported food worries sectors in Brazil Government has zeroed import tax on mozzarella cheese and other foods (Photo: Ministry of Agriculture) The alert and indignation with the measure come from the entire dairy chain, including family farmers, small , medium and large producers, dairy and entities. They call for the immediate repeal of the measure announced on March 21, which also exempts margarine (previously 10.8%), ground coffee (9%), sugar (16%), ...

Source: Agroinforme