In recent years, Brazil has invested in modernizing its foreign trade processes to increase its global competitiveness. Sweeping reforms of the import procedures will impact modules including Centralized Payment for Foreign Trade, Licenses, Permissions, Certificates and Other Documents (LPCO) and Cargo and Transit Control (CCT).
A key part of its Novo Processo de Importação (New Import Process), will be the standardizing and streamlining of the Single Import Declaration (DUIMP).
What’s New?
The Single Import Declaration (DUIMP) is an integrated system that replaces the traditional Import Declaration (DI) and Simplified Import Declaration (DSI) previously required for imports into Brazil. It simplifies the registration of imports in a single document that is sent to the Single Foreign Trade Portal, Siscomex. This portal, for the first time, can be integrated with the importer’s chosen foreign trade management systems as well as the systems of regulatory bodies such as Anvisa.
Under the new system taxes can be paid on importation and for Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) Level 2 there are further efficiencies, with taxes being collected within the PCCE module in monthly batches instead of per import process.
The DUIMP implementation schedule has been gradual and carefully planned to ensure a smooth and efficient transition, as per the Single Export Declaration (DUE). This process includes testing and adjustment stages to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and effective integration with the various agencies involved. The goal is to achieve full functionality of the system, benefiting importers and facilitating the flow of goods across Brazilian borders from October 2024. Mandatory adoption is likely to follow in early 2025.
By integrating systems and reducing bureaucracy, DUIMP contributes to a more favorable environment for international business, promoting economic growth and efficiency in foreign trade.