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USTR Section 301 Action on Brazil’s Unreasonable Acts, Policies, and Practices

Detected July 16, 2026 · in Small Cross-Border Importers

USTR announced Section 301 tariffs on certain Brazilian imports due to Brazil's digital services trade barriers. Affected goods include digital services and some physical products with Brazilian origin. Tariffs of 25% will apply starting September 1, 2026.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Small Cross-Border Importers space on July 16, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Importers of Brazilian-origin goods, especially those in digital services, apparel, and electronics sectors. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: September 1, 2026. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Small Cross-Border Importers continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

New 25% Section 301 tariffs on specified Brazilian products, effective September 1, 2026.

Who it affects

Importers of Brazilian-origin goods, especially those in digital services, apparel, and electronics sectors.

What you must do

Identify Brazilian-origin products in your supply chain, review HTS codes for new tariff lines, and adjust sourcing or pricing before the deadline.

Deadline

September 1, 2026

Source: https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2026/july/ustr-section-301-action-brazils-unreasonable-acts-policies-and-practices

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