Notice of Determination and Request for Comments Concerning Action Pursuant to Section 301: 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 found certain Brazilian trade practices actionable under Section 301 and is proposing possible tariffs (with certain exemptions) on goods from Brazil, subject to public comment.

What changed: The notice states that the U.S. Trade Representative has determined that certain of Brazil's acts, policies, and practices in this investigation are actionable under Section 301(b) and Section 304(a) of the Trade Act of 1974. According to the notice, USTR is proposing action, including tariffs on articles of Brazil and certain exemptions, and is inviting public comments before any action is finalized.

Who's affected: The notice names Brazil (origin BR) as the subject country. It references acts, policies, and practices related to digital trade and electronic payment services, tariffs, anti-corruption enforcement, intellectual property, ethanol market access, and illegal deforestation. Specific product types and HTS codes subject to proposed tariffs are not listed in the text provided.

What to review:
- Review whether your goods have Brazilian origin and could fall within any proposed tariff list once published.
- Confirm with your customs broker the status, scope, and effective dates of any proposed Section 301 action and exemptions.
- Check the Federal Register notice for comment deadlines and procedures if you wish to participate.
- Review your sourcing and contracts for potential exposure to future duty changes on Brazilian articles.

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