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The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) enacted new technical requirements for the notification of low-risk drugs (simplified scheme), as well as a new list of pharmaceutical products classified as low-risk drugs.

The Ministry of Economy enacted import tariff reductions for solar panels, electric converters, and other products used in solar power generation, as a means to promote renewable energy sources.

The Brazilian Electricity Regulatory Agency (ANEEL) launched a public consultation on the revision of the Procedures of the Program on RDI (PROPDI, in the Portuguese acronym), as a means to improve innovation instruments related to RDI mandatory investments.

The National Land Transport Agency (ANTT) submitted to public consultation the second part of the new regulatory framework on federal highway infrastructure concessions, namely the Highway Concession Regulation (RCR, in the Portuguese acronym), applicable to highways under ANTT supervision.

GECEX Resolution n.º 276/2021 – and computer and telecommunications goods (BIT) – GECEX Resolution n.º 277/2021 – 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.º 276/2021 – and computer and telecommunications goods (BIT) – GECEX Resolution n.º 277/2021 – subject to the temporary exemption on import duties granted by the “ex-tariff” regime.

The Ministry of Economy simplified the administrative procedures related to the import of used goods comprising the transfer of production lines when approved by the Foreign Trade Secretariat (SECEX). It seeks to lower the operating costs of Brazilian companies.

The Ministry of Economy enacted temporary exemptions and 10%-reductions on import duties applied to most goods, as a means to counter pandemic-related inflation. Permanent reductions for capital goods (BK) and computer and telecommunication goods (BIT) are included.

Schedule for public consultations (29th Edition)

The Foreign Trade Chamber (CAMEX) at the Ministry of Economy launched a public consultation intended to provide additional import tariff exemptions for aircraft, other vehicles, and aerospace products under the tariff rules for the aerospace sector.

The Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) enacted product specification provisions that introduce JET-A, JET-A1, and other alternative fuels to the Brazilian market, as a means to increase the domestic supply of aviation fuel.

The Ministry of Economy instituted the Collaborative Network to Increase the Productivity and Competitiveness of the Brazilian Automotive Sector, namely “Made in Brasil Integrado”. The initiative is designed to promote the participation of the Brazilian automotive industry in local and global value chains.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) submitted to public consultation a proposal to revise the inspection and registry procedures applied to products destined for animal feeding. It aims at modernizing its regulatory framework.