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The National Agency for Waterway Transportation (ANTAQ) launched a public consultation on the improvement of transparency mechanisms related to extra freight charges and surcharges applied in maritime navigation. They comprise ANTAQ’s 2020-2021 Regulatory Agenda.

The National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) launched a public consultation on railway freight transportation, designed to update the regulatory framework on accessory operations. ANTT seeks to improve transparency and legal security related to those activities.

The National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) enacted the first resolution of the new regulatory framework for federal highway concessions, namely the Highway Concession Regulation (RCR, in the Portuguese acronym). The RCR comprises ANTT’s 2021-2022 Regulatory Agenda.

GECEX Resolution n. 219/2021 – and computer and telecommunications goods (BIT) – GECEX Resolution n. 220/2021 – subject to the temporary exemption on import duties granted by the “ex-tariff” regime.">

The Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) at the Ministry of Economy updated the list of capital goods (BK) – GECEX Resolution n. 219/2021 – and computer and telecommunications goods (BIT) – GECEX Resolution n. 220/2021 – subject to the temporary exemption on import duties granted by the “ex-tariff” regime.

The Ministry of Economy updated the Single Foreign Trade Portal, aimed at facilitating import and export procedures. Access to the Single Import Declaration (DUIMP, in the Portuguese acronym) for non-AEO certified companies was provided.

The Inter-Ministerial Group on Intellectual Property (GIPI) sanctioned its 2021-2023 Action Plan for implementing the National Strategy on Intellectual Property (ENPI, in the Portuguese acronym). The GIPI prioritizes 49 of the 210 ENPI initiatives.

The Ministry of Economy launched two public consultations related to trade and investment, specifically, the regulatory framework on the import of re-manufactured goods, and the Brazilian Cooperation and Facilitation Investment Agreement (CFIA) model.

The Ministry of Economy launched a public survey on its project to reduce barriers to the Brazilian business environment, namely “Redução do Custo Brasil”. Companies can submit proposals to mitigate any perceived impediment to the business environment.

The Federal Government enacted the new regulatory framework for the Brazilian Export Processing Zones (EPZs), simplifying the special regime requirements for companies operating at those free trade areas.

The Federal Government enacted the new regulatory framework for the Brazilian Export Processing Zones (EPZs), simplifying the special regime requirements for companies operating at those free trade areas.

Schedule for public consultations (25th Edition)

The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) submitted to public consultation a draft resolution intended to establish a single administrative procedure for the monitoring of airport concession assets (movable property) under ANAC supervision.

The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) launched the Information System on Receivable Values (SVR), a tool for companies and individuals designed to improve transparency in the National Financial System. Information submission requirements come into force on October 1st.