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Brazil introduces selective tax on harmful products
Brazil's government has announced a new selective tax targeting harmful products, set to take effect in February after a 90-day period.
Running story — the local press covered it again on 5 November 2026.
The story so far as of 5 November 2026
On November 3, 2026, the Brazilian government announced a provisional measure to establish a new Selective Tax targeting harmful products, set to take effect in February 2027. Finance Minister Dario Durigan described it as a 'sin tax' aimed at discouraging consumption by increasing prices. On November 5, 2026, the government published the rates for the tax, known as 'Imposto do Pecado', which targets products like vehicles, cigarettes, and alcohol. This measure requires Congressional approval to become permanent law.
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Lula's government sets 'Imposto do Pecado' rates
Impact Retailers and manufacturers of vehicles, cigarettes, and alcohol face increased costs due to the new selective tax rates.
Sources: O Globo ↗, CNN Brasil ↗, G1 ↗
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Brazil sets selective tax rates for harmful products
Impact Retailers of products deemed harmful face increased costs from February due to the new Selective Tax.
Sources: O Globo ↗, Extra ↗, Folha de S.Paulo ↗
Sources in this story
- O Globo 2
- CNN Brasil 1
- Extra 1
- Folha de S.Paulo 1
- G1 1
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