The Resolution 237/2024, which was published in August 2024 in the Official Gazette, expanded the elimination of import controls. This measure, which entered into force at 90 business days of its publication, begins to show its effects in the industry from this month. This implies the elimination of customs power to control loads subject to technical regulations, which transforms radically the import process.
In addition, Control was eliminated of the certificate of Autopartes and security elements (chas) established by Resolution 166/2019 for small shipments that enter through Courier or postal regime “door to door”. These shipments can now also benefit from the tax franchise of US $ 400, as provided by Decree 1065/24.
After 90 days stipulated by the regulations, Companies dedicated to international tradeespecially those of Courier, are managing the large number of consultations and information requests to register as Importers of individuals and SMEs, taking advantage of the new opportunities that arise in specific niches.
The main changes established by this resolution
This new scheme It seeks to expedite customs procedures and facilitate the flow of goods, reducing costs and times.
In the past, customs carried out a visual inspection of the charges and verified the certificates that accredited the safety of imported products. This control assured that the productS met the technical requirements established before being marketed in the local market.
With the implementation of the new regulations, traditional control is eliminated and a more digitized system is introduced: Physical stamps are replaced by QR codes, allowing end users and inspection entities to access certification information more agile and efficiently.
Besides, Various elements of the disadvantage process are eliminated, such as mandatory red channels, stamps, referential values, dumping studies for several goods and the obligation to carry out tests to obtain extended certificates. These measures are designed to Simplify the import process, reduce costs and waiting times, and foster foreign trade by eliminating administrative barriers that hindered the entry of products into the country.
Despite the benefits indicated, Deregulation also carries significant risks. One of the main is the possible entry of Low quality or insecure products to the local market. When previous control is eliminated in Customs, products such as appliances, loaders, toys and personal protective items may not meet the required safety standards, which would represent a danger to consumers.
Besides, The lack of customs control could generate unequal competition among importers that the regulations and those who do not do so follow, which could cause a distortion in sales prices and affect market equity.
Source: Ambito
