Standards address application in Brazil and detail use in the Integrated Foreign Trade System
The federal government published rules for the application of tariff quotas established between Mercosur and the European Union, with guidelines for imports and exports in Brazil.
The measures were announced by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services and by Siscomex (Integrated Foreign Trade System) this Friday (May 1, 2026).
According to the bodies, the rules establish operational criteria for the use of quotas in Brazilian foreign trade and come into force with the implementation of the agreement.
The regulations detail procedures at Siscomex and indicate how companies will be able to access volumes at reduced rates.
The Mdic states that the definition seeks to guarantee predictability for economic operators and legal certainty in the execution of the agreement. Tariff quotas allow the entry or exit of products at lower tariffs within pre-established limits.
The government also indicates that the division of these quotas between Mercosur countries has not yet been completed. This stage depends on the bloc, which maintains uncertainty about how much Brazil will receive for certain products.
The Siscomex statement provides technical guidance for recording and controlling operations. The system will be responsible for managing the use of quotas, with real-time monitoring of available volumes.
The Mercosur-European Union agreement to expand trade between the blocs. The definition of internal rules is seen as a necessary step to enable their practical implementation.
The lack of definition regarding the division between countries may affect exporters and importers’ strategies in the short term. Still, regulatory progress in Brazil signals preparation for the agreement to come into force.
