The national Government issued Decree 566/2026, cutting export duties to zero for nearly 1,000 industrial products. The measure took effect in early July and covers value-added goods from the chemical, petrochemical, steel, aluminium, copper, plastics, resins, fertilizer, rubber, automotive and auto-parts sectors, among others.
Three different schemes
The decree does not apply a single rule. A first group of tariff lines was exempted immediately. A second set, currently taxed between 3% and 4.5%, follows a step-down schedule ending in June 2027. A third scheme, specific to petroleum oils and derivatives, starts at a 7.3% rate in July and also converges to zero within twelve months.
How to know if your product qualifies
The benefit depends on the tariff position. To check whether goods are covered, you need to review their classification under the Mercosur Common Nomenclature (NCM) and cross-check it against the decree's annexes published in the Official Gazette. A difference of a few digits can determine whether an export is taxed or not.
For an exporter, a lower duty directly improves final-price competitiveness and frees up working capital. At Lotsa we help you confirm the tariff classification of your products and project the real impact of this cut on your operations. Talk to us before your next shipment.