2023-08-01 19:23:14
The program Compliant Shipment of the Federal Government was officially launched into force this Tuesday, August 1st. This Federal Revenue initiative promises to exempt from taxes purchases made on international sites that adhere to the program, provided that the value of the product does not exceed $50. Although there is still no official list of these participating companies, AliExpress e Shein are among them.
What is Compliant Shipping?
Consignment Remittance is a program created by the Federal Revenue to benefit purchases of up to US$ on international websites.
Consignment Remittance is a program created by the Federal Revenue Service to change the tax rules for purchases made in foreign stores. Before this program, when we bought something from outside Brazil, we had to pay a tax called import tax, which represented 60% of the value of the product.
Now, with Consignment Remittance, things have changed for shopping up to $50. For these purchases, import tax is no longer charged! This means that if you buy a product on an international website that has joined the program, you won’t have to pay that high tax that used to make the purchase very expensive.
But attention: not all foreign stores participate in the program. Companies need to volunteer to be part of it. If a company adheres, purchases made there will only be subject to another tax, called ICMS, which is applied to the final value of the product. This rate is currently 17% for all Brazilian states.
Which companies can join the Consignment Remittance program?
For now, only AliExpress and Shein are confirmed in the Conforming Shipping program, as reported by Folha de S. Paulo.
In the Conforming Remittance program, companies that can join are those who sell products in international stores and want to offer Brazilian buyers an easier way to shop, without paying import taxes for purchases of up to US$50.
To participate in the program, the company must comply with certain rules and provide clear and detailed information to the buyer:
1. Explicitly display on the product page that it comes from abroad and will be importedsubject to federal and state taxation.
2. Inform clearly and in detail to the buyer, at the time of purchase, all the amounts he will have to payincluding product value, international shipping and insurance (if applicable).
3. Explicitly show the value of ratessuch as import tax and ICMS (17%), and the total purchase price.
4. visibly highlight the brand and company name on the shipper’s label that accompanies the goods.
To obtain certification in the program, the company needs to apply through the Virtual Service Center (e-CAC)providing the certification application form and documents proving that it meets the admissibility criteria.
Furthermore, the company need to have a representative in Brazilwhich can be a natural or legal person, and inform the Trader Identification Number (TIN) on the application form. O TIN is a global identification number used by operators such as exporters and manufacturers. It is important to highlight that the certification will be reviewed every three years. If the company achieves certification and, at some point, is excluded from the program, it will only be able to request a new qualification following four months.
What changes for the consumer?
For the consumer, the process of filling the cart is the same, but now, when visiting a product page in a store participating in the program, the consumer will be able to see, in a clear and detailed way, all the important information regarding the taxes of that purchase.
Information that will be available includes:
1. Value of the goods: The price of the product you are purchasing.
2. Cost of international freight and insurance: If freight and insurance are charged, the amount will be shown separately. If these fees are already included in the price of the product, this information needs to be clear to the consumer.
3. Amount of postage and other expenses: When applicable, other expenses related to the shipment of goods will be informed.
4. Amount referring to import tax: Only purchases over US$ 50 will be charged import tax, which is set at 60% of the product’s value.
5. ICMS amount: This is a state tax at the rate of 17%, and will also be clearly stated.
When making the purchase, taxes will be collected by the company responsible for the website where you are buying, as long as it has adhered to the Conforming Remittance program. This information will be sent to Correios and to qualified transport companies, which will register the customs declaration for the import. As a result, the product will have a stamp with the program’s visual identity and taxes will have already been declared and collected even before the product arrives in Brazil.
Will my purchases arrive faster?
It is possible that the Post Office inspection process will be more agile now.
It is possible that, now with the Consignment Remittance program in place, the delivery of products by Correios will be more agile. This must happen because when we make a purchase from an international company participating in the program, Correios can speed up the delivery of the product in Brazil, as they will have a Faster inspection at customs.
However, it is worth remembering that for this to happen, the company needs to send a lot of information regarding the goods and also regarding the buyer even before the product arrives in Brazil.
What to do if your purchase is taxed?
When a purchase made abroad is taxed, it is natural to have doubts regarding how to proceed. Each retailer has their own rules for dealing with this type of situation, which can make the process a little confusing for shoppers. However, there are some common options for resolving this issue.
When you receive notification that your purchase has been charged, it’s important to check the status of the charge. This can be done within the Correios website or appaccessing the space “My imports”. There, you will be able to check if the import fee has been applied and the amount to be paid. If you agree with the amount charged, you can generate the ticket of payment of taxes. But if you don’t want to pay the fee, you also have the option of give up the purchase at that time.
I do not agree with the amount of the fee; what to do?
It is essential to be aware of the possibility of revising the rate. If you believe the amount charged is incorrect, you can request a review to dispute the charge. Procedures for requesting a refund may vary depending on the retailer.
Already Shein, for example, it is possible to request a refund of the fee, but the company undertakes to pay only 50% of the tax amount. At the AliExpress, the situation can be more complex, as sellers have the decision to return the money or not. In this case, it is possible to open a dispute on the platform and negotiate directly with the merchant.
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