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The IBAMA Strike Directly Impacts The Import Of Cars From Major Brands Like BYD, Mercedes, VW And More! IBAMA Paralysis Has Already Lasted Three Months.
The IBAMA workers’ strike started in January and has since left part of the industry handcuffed, especially regarding car imports. According to media reports, in just over two months, more than 30,000 vehicles are stranded in parking lots due to the IBAMA strike. The vehicles are awaiting environmental release permits issued by the agency.
Imported car shipments can only officially enter the country and be sold after the agency approves the environmental licenses, ensuring that the vehicles meet the country’s emission standards.
Vehicles arriving in Brazil by ship are stuck in ports due to the IBAMA strike, while those entering through the land border, such as those manufactured in Argentina and Uruguay, depend on IBAMA’s approval to proceed.
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Strike Already Affects BYD, Toyota, KIA And Mercedes
The IBAMA strike primarily affects the import of cars from brands that do not produce in Brazil, such as BYD, Volvo, GWM, Kia and Mercedes.
Some dealerships are already experiencing low stock levels. A Peugeot dealer reported the absence of the Argentine 208. According to the dealer, there are usually around 100 cars in the dealership’s inventory. Currently, there are only 10.
Another brand facing supply issues due to the paralysis is Volkswagen. The Taos, produced in Argentina, is at risk of scarcity at some dealerships. The Toyota, which produces the Hilux in the neighboring country, relies on clearance to send the pickup truck to Guaíba (RS), where the assembly is completed. Now, media reports have indicated that the detention of pickups is impacting local suppliers.
IBAMA Paralysis Also Affects The Import Of Electric Cars
The strike has already lasted three months, with IBAMA employees demanding new career plans, salary increases, and better working conditions.
Last week, the Minister of Management and Innovation in Public Services, Esther Dweck, presented a new proposal to the workers. According to the agency’s calculations, there are about 18,000 electric cars stranded in various parking lots and ports worldwide, awaiting documentation for shipment to Brazil.
The import of cars from their countries of origin depends on the institute’s agreement, which must issue an import license. This import license certifies that IBAMA is aware of the entry of these new products into the country.
Companies can even take the risk and ship models; however, if they are subjected to inspection upon arrival in Brazil, there is a risk of incurring heavy fines and being unable to distribute.
Brazil Suffers A Decrease In Car Imports In January
According to Cleberson Zavaski, president of the National Association of Environmental Servants (Ascema), in practice, the current mode of operation impacts the logistics of the automotive sector.
What used to be cleared in 5 days can now take 30 days due to the IBAMA strike. The 18,000 electric and hybrid cars correspond to those that are currently stranded, without authorization to be imported.
This number is expected to increase over time. According to Guilherme Rosenthal, partner and co-founder of the fintech Extra, which focuses on imports, IBAMA has up to 60 days to complete its legal procedures, preventing any actions by importers until that deadline is reached.
According to Rosenthal, the clearance time by IBAMA has doubled, rising from 10 to 20 days, and it is necessary to consider the shipping time by sea to Brazil, especially for those coming from China.
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