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Vol.
8 #5, May 2009
Brazilian Import Market Opening For Used Capital Goods
by Mariza Velho, U.S. Commercial Service
 The Brazilian
government has removed one of its strongest import barriers and will
now allow Brazilian buyers to purchase used equipment/machinery
(capital goods). Directive No. 77 published by the Diario Oficial
da União (The Union’s Official Journal) eliminates the
need for an independent expert’s technical analysis of mechanical
and technical “age” and wear of the equipment to be
imported. The Brazilian Government decided to reduce the amount
of red tape needed to import used equipment under the condition that
there is no similar product offered by Brazilian manufacturers.
Additionally, this measure also covers and facilitates the import of
machines and equipment in need of overhauling and reconditioning
services. As the exception to the rule, no used or refurbished
equipment/machinery may be imported if the objective is to maintain IT
or telecommunications equipment. The new directive is part of the
Brazilian Government’s effort to simplify and make the used
equipment/machinery import process more transparent. The
importation of used consumer goods is still prohibited.
For more information please contact Ms. Mariza Velho of the U.S.
Commercial Service at the U.S. Consulate in Rio de Janeiro, ph: (55)
(21) 3823-2418, mariza.velho@mail.doc.gov.
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