September 15, 2026 ยท 7 min read
Importing a Chinese EV to Brazil: 35% BEV Tariff and the Cascading Tax Stack Behind It
Importing a Chinese EV to Brazil now means 35% import tax (II), with IPI, PIS/COFINS and ICMS cascading on top. A BYD Seal lands at $45,568. Here is the schedule history, the worked example, and why the headline rate understates the bill.
Brazil EV Import Landed Cost