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NewBrazil wrote:

I just purchased a universal Translator.  I had to wait close to a year since it was delayed in Production from China. The item cost me 228.00 dollars. Just got a call from Fed Ex my item is through customs. They said I owed taxes on the Item it was 1556 Reals or 276.00 dollars. This was more than the original cost. I explained to them that more that the cost of the item but they wouldn’t budge. That’s a tax of over 120%. I am talking to the seller telling them of this problem. If they would have keep the cost under 50.00 there wouldn’t have been  any tax on this product. The item I think cost less if the used the production cost. I am speaking to the seller will see what they say. They seem a bit shocked when I told them the tax. Anyone have a suggestion

Nothing new here, it's always been that way and it is this way in most countries.  The USA is no different, when they decide to check on your packages there, you will also pay duty.

abthree wrote:

That's a pretty typical tax burden on imported manufactured items, particularly electronics.  "Free trade" has never been a term that translates well into Brazilian Portuguese. 💸💸💸

What country does not add duty and or taxes to imported goods? Most certainly the USA imposed the same types of fees and taxes:  (3%25).

rraypo wrote:

What country does not add duty and or taxes to imported goods? Most certainly the USA imposed the same types of fees and taxes:  (3%25).

True -- but Brazil has been notoriously protective for a very long time.  For example, the average import duty on home electronics, including computers, in the United States is about 35%.  In Brazil, the total import tax payable at the port of entry, including II (Imposto de Importação, the actual tariff), ICMS (VAT, generally payable to the state) and IPI (Tax on Industrial Products), and sometimes a few others, easily adds up to 100% or more.