Brazil is one of AliExpress’s top three priority markets for 2026, and the platform has invested heavily in making the experience work for Brazilian buyers. The tax situation has changed more than once in recent years, and as of May 2026 it changed again in buyers’ favor. Delivery via Correios remains slower than most other markets, but customs clearance is more predictable than it used to be, and the Correios partnership with AliExpress just got formally deepened. Here is the current picture.
Import Tax in Brazil: What Remessa Conforme Actually Costs Now
Brazil’s Remessa Conforme program requires international e-commerce platforms to collect taxes at checkout before shipment rather than leaving customs to chase buyers on arrival. AliExpress has been a Remessa Conforme participant since 2023, which means taxes appear as line items in the checkout summary and the package moves through Receita Federal clearance faster.
The key change from May 13, 2026: President Lula signed a Medida Provisória eliminating the 20% federal import tax (Imposto de Importação) on international purchases up to $50 USD within Remessa Conforme. That 20% federal charge is now zero. Only the state ICMS remains for sub-$50 orders.
Brazil Import Tax: Current Structure
| Order Value | Federal Import Tax | State ICMS | Collected When |
| Under $50 USD (Remessa Conforme) | 0% (eliminated May 13, 2026) | 17% typically; up to 20% in some states | At checkout |
| Over $50 USD (Remessa Conforme) | 60% minus $20 USD fixed deduction | 17% on full value including federal tax | At checkout |
| Non-Remessa Conforme seller | 60% | 17% via Receita Federal on arrival | On delivery |
Worked examples at current rates:
A $30 USD phone case on AliExpress: federal import tax is zero, ICMS at 17% on the $30 value adds approximately $5.10 USD. Total cost: roughly $35.10 USD at checkout.
A $80 USD order: federal import tax is 60% of $80 minus the $20 fixed deduction = $28 USD in federal tax. ICMS at 17% applies on top of the product value plus the federal tax. The total addition is meaningful. Orders above $50 USD require careful price comparison against Brazilian retail.
The benefit of Remessa Conforme for orders under $50 is now substantial. Only ICMS applies, all at checkout, with no customs hold on arrival.
Shipping to Brazil: Delivery Times and Methods
Brazil has longer delivery estimates than most markets. The China-to-Brazil transit alone is significant, and Receita Federal clearance adds time before Correios handles the domestic leg across a continent-sized country.
AliExpress Shipping Options to Brazil
| Method | Estimated Delivery | Cost | Notes |
| AliExpress Standard Shipping | 25-60 days | Free to R$20 | Correios last-mile; wide regional variation |
| AliExpress Direct | 15-35 days | Free to R$40 | Faster China routing |
| DHL Express | 10-15 days | R$80-200 | Faster customs, door-to-door |
São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Curitiba buyers typically land toward the shorter end of estimates. The North (Manaus, Belém) and Northeast (Recife, Fortaleza, Salvador) sit toward the longer end. Remote interior and Amazonian addresses can exceed 60 days.
Correios: Still the Main Carrier, Now With a Deeper Partnership
Correios handles the majority of AliExpress standard shipments to Brazil. On May 28, 2026, Correios and AliExpress signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding in Hangzhou, China, covering logistics innovation, improved parcel tracking, and last-mile delivery efficiency. Correios has been AliExpress’s primary logistics partner in Brazil for five years, and this agreement deepens that arrangement rather than replacing it.
Track at rastreamento.correios.com.br with your AliExpress tracking number. Tracking updates can be sparse during the customs and transit phases. Gaps of 10 to 20 days without a scan are common and do not indicate a lost package. Once a Brazilian domestic scan appears, switch to direct Correios tracking as it typically updates faster than the AliExpress order page.
For door delivery, Correios leaves an Aviso de Tentativa de Entrega card if no one is home. Packages are held at the local agência dos Correios for 7 days before being returned.
Jadlog and Azul Cargo Express appear on some AliExpress Direct routes. DHL Brazil handles premium express orders. FedEx exited Brazil in January 2026 and is no longer a delivery option. For any carrier, 17track.net resolves Brazilian tracking numbers across all networks.
Payment Methods for Brazilian Buyers
PIX is confirmed available on AliExpress Brazil, processed through AliExpress’s Antom digital payment subsidiary. Antom’s Brazil terms explicitly list PIX as an accepted payment method, with a Chave Pix linked to the buyer’s Antom account. It is Brazil’s fastest and most used digital payment method, processing instantly 24 hours a day.
Boleto Bancário is also confirmed available on AliExpress Brazil via Antom. Payment must be made within the Boleto’s validity window, typically 1 to 3 days, or the order is cancelled. Boleto is the right option for buyers without a credit card.
Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards work fully on AliExpress Brazil. Brazilian credit cards commonly support parcelamento (installment payments), splitting the total across multiple monthly payments. Some AliExpress listings show installment options at checkout for eligible Brazilian cards.
Google Pay and Apple Pay are available through the AliExpress app.
Tips for Brazilian AliExpress Buyers
Keep individual orders under $50 USD when possible. With the federal import tax eliminated for sub-$50 orders, staying under that threshold means you pay only ICMS at checkout (roughly 17%) and nothing on arrival. Orders above $50 attract a meaningful 60% federal tax before ICMS.
Check that ICMS appears at checkout. For sub-$50 orders within Remessa Conforme, you should see ICMS as a line item before confirming. If no tax appears at all, the seller may not be Remessa Conforme registered. In that case, your order could face the full 60% federal rate plus ICMS at the border.
Track directly with Correios. Rastreamento.correios.com.br typically shows Brazilian customs and domestic scan events faster than the AliExpress order page. Once a Brazilian scan appears, use Correios tracking directly.
Factor Receita Federal delays into your timeline. Even Remessa Conforme shipments can spend 5 to 15 days in customs clearance. If the buyer protection window on your order is closing while the package is in customs, request an extension through My Orders before the deadline, not after.
Use PIX for speed. PIX transactions confirm instantly, unlike Boleto (which requires payment within a validity window) or bank transfer (which takes working hours). For buyers with a bank account, PIX is the fastest path from order placement to confirmed payment.
For the full breakdown of what happens between payment and delivery, see the AliExpress order stages guide. If your package stops moving in Correios tracking, see the customs stuck guide for the steps to protect your order before the buyer protection window closes.
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