Key facts
- Currency
- Brazilian Real (BRL)
- Import VAT/GST
- VAT 18%
- Customs tariff
- Own national tariff
- Last updated
- 11 October 2026
Summary
Brazil charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 18%. Brazil uses the Brazilian real (BRL).
Currency and customs tariff
Brazil uses the Brazilian real (BRL).
Import VAT and other taxes in Brazil
Brazil charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 18%.
What changed recently
The newest release on this page, the import taxes for Brazil, went live on border.bot on 11 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does Brazil use for customs?
Brazil uses the Brazilian real (BRL).
What is the VAT rate on imports into Brazil?
Brazil charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 18%.
Sources and updates
The import taxes for Brazil come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.