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The Federal Government Claims It Will Not Sign the Provisional Measure to Tax Purchases Made by Consumers from Shein, Shopee, and AliExpress, Chinese Apps That Offer Cheaper Products
President Jair Bolsonaro announced on his social media this Saturday (21) that the Federal Government will not sign any Provisional Measure (PM) to tax purchases from abroad made on international apps like Shein, Shopee, and AliExpress. The statement was made two days after Economy Minister, Paulo Guedes, took a position contrary to that of the president.
All the Details About the Federal Government’s Decision Not to Tax International Purchases
– I will not sign any PM to tax purchases through apps like Shopee, AliExpress, Shein, etc. as most of the media has been reporting. For possible irregularities in this service, or others, the solution should be inspection, not tax increases. Good afternoon everyone!
— Jair M. Bolsonaro (@jairbolsonaro) May 21, 2022
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According to Bolsonaro, in a post on Twitter and Instagram, no PM will be signed to tax purchases in apps like Shein, Shopee, and AliExpress, as most of the media is reporting, and to correct irregularities in these services, the solution should be inspection and not tax increases.
Last Thursday (19), Guedes criticized the platforms at an event of a consultancy. According to the minister, the apps are committing fraud by not paying taxes. The current rule allows the entry of products valued up to US$ 50, without any tax, as long as the sale is made between individuals. According to the head of the ministry at an Arko Advice event with the Traders Club, the aim of the PM is for “the rules of the game” to be at least equal for everyone.
Stores that are clearly committing fraud, entering without tax, without anything, should not be allowed, and it was also stated that it is fraud because the value of the good is falsified.
Understand How the System to Tax Purchases from Shein, Shopee, and AliExpress Works
According to the president of the Tax Law Commission of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB-CE), Hamilton Sobreira, individuals can send packages worth up to US$ 50 without charging fees to the final consumer residing in Brazil, as previously mentioned.
Above this value, a 60% import tax is charged. Starting from US$ 500, the Tax on Circulation of Goods and Services (ICMS) and a customs clearance fee are added. The president emphasizes that manipulating data to register goods with prices below the established limit is characterized as tax evasion, classified as a crime of tax fraud.
It’s also important to highlight that Asian sites such as Shein, Shopee, and AliExpress are an alternative for consumers looking to buy children’s products, electronics, and cheaper children’s clothing. For instance, a toy with a thousand building block pieces, which costs more than R$ 330 in a Brazilian store, drops to R$ 39 to R$ 126 on these online platforms.
Where Did the Provisional Measure to Tax International Purchases Come From?
Trade through Shein, Shopee, and AliExpress has become increasingly popular in Brazil in recent years, in a sort of “digital bazaar.” As a good alternative to tax increases, the federal government advocates for the inspection of sales to avoid possible irregularities.
The owner of the Havan store chain and long-time ally of the current president, businessman Luciano Hang, along with the president of Multilaser, Alexandre Ostrowiecki, orchestrated the drafting of the Provisional Measure. They also joined other entrepreneurs in the sector.
Thus, under pressure from industry and retail, the intention would be to tighten the rules for importing. The Federal Revenue Service assesses that international companies are illegally selling to Brazilians. Another possible fraud could be declaring the good at a lower value, below the established limit.
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