National Association of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers again charges an increase in the import tax of vehicles
A (National Association of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers) expressed concern about the arrival of 5,500 electric cars in Brazil in February. According to the entity, the country already has more than 40,000 units in stock. The strategy would be a way to circumvent the increase in import tax on electric vehicles.
The ship that brought the electric cars docked at the Port of Aracruz (ES), on Thursday (27.FEV). The company responsible for the shipment is the Chinese. The vehicles are from Song, Dolphin and Yuan models.
In a statement, Anfavea its request to the government to anticipate the import rate of electric cars to 35%. In the tax resumption schedule that started in 2023, this rate would only be hit in July 2026, but the association states that the high volume of Chinese vehicles in Brazil has pressured the automakers installed in the country to an expected degree.
“Since July 2024, the tax has been 18% for electric, 20% for plug in hybrids and 25% for hybrids. No country in the world, with installed automotive industry, has such a low barrier to imports, which makes our important market an easy target, especially for models that are being barred by large rates in North America and Europe. They are 100% in the US and Canada, and can reach 48% in Europe ”said to Anfavea.
In the view of the Association of automakers, the Brazilian automotive industry comes in a pace of recovery that can be harmed by the advancement of imports of electricity. “Without a healthy balance in trade balance, this industry that generates more than 1.3 million direct and indirect jobs will be under strong threat.”said to Anfavea.
