Notice of Action: Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation

Brief takeaway: According to this notice, USTR has determined that certain Brazilian acts and practices are actionable under Section 301 and is imposing new tariffs on imports from Brazil, subject to certain exemptions.

What changed: The notice states that the U.S. Trade Representative determined under Section 301(b) and Section 304(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 that certain of Brazil's acts, policies, and practices are actionable and that U.S. action is appropriate. According to the notice, at the President's direction, USTR is imposing 25 percent tariffs on all imports from Brazil, with certain exemptions. The notice does not specify, in this excerpt, which products are exempt or the effective date.

Who's affected: The notice names Brazil (BR) as the country of origin at issue. It refers to imports broadly ("all imports of Brazil") rather than listing specific HTS chapters or codes, and states that certain exemptions apply without detailing them here.

What to review:
- Review whether your goods have Brazilian origin under applicable origin rules.
- Confirm with your licensed customs broker whether the 25 percent tariff may apply to your specific products and entries.
- Check the full notice for any listed exemptions, effective dates, and product coverage that may be relevant.
- Review your entry classifications and country-of-origin documentation for affected shipments.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.