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Mercosur Extends Duty-Free Import Relief and Cuts Trade Red Tape

Zero-tariff authorization period doubles from 12 to 24 months in supply shortage cases

Published on June 30, 2026


Mercosur Extends Duty-Free Import Relief and Cuts Trade Red Tape
Ricardo Stuckert / Brazilian Presidency

Companies operating across Mercosur will face fewer administrative hurdles when importing products that are unavailable or insufficiently supplied within the bloc. Member countries have approved a new measure that doubles the validity period of authorizations allowing temporary reductions of import duties to zero during supply shortages.

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