Importing solar from China to Brazil
25% (9.6% inside the quota for large plants)solar panels
20% for BESSbatteries
What to check
- The import tax on PV modules is 25%. Centralised projects above 5 MW can import at 9.6% within the quota system.
- Battery energy storage systems under NCM 8504.40.40 and inverters were raised to 20%.
- State ICMS tax is added on top of the duty-paid value.
- Reports of a jump to 35% for modules mixed them up with electric vehicles: the module rate stayed at 25%.
- China ended the 9% export VAT rebate on solar panels from 1 April 2026 and cut it for batteries, so FOB prices rose a little for every market.
Our advice: Use the quota for utility projects. For distributed solar, price the 25% into every quote.
Suppliers to start with
Need help? We can get quotes, check the factory and inspect the goods before they ship.
Sources
Checked in November 2026. Rates change often: confirm the duty for your HS code with a customs broker before you pay. This is not legal or tax advice.
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