By Country of Origin
Country Guides
Find your country and learn about trade agreements, tariff rates, regulatory requirements, and strategies specific to your origin.
Each guide covers the specific trade agreements, tariff advantages (or barriers), top product categories, regulatory requirements, and competitive dynamics for exporters from that country. Select your country below:
China
No FTABrazil's #1 partner. Full MFN tariffs, anti-dumping exposure, INMETRO requirements.
United States
No FTA#2 partner. No FTA, Ex-Tarifário for capital goods, growing EU competitive gap.
Russia
No FTAFuels, fertilizers, wheat. #3 partner by volume despite sanctions complexity.
Germany
EU-MercosurLargest EU exporter to BR. Machinery, automotive, chemicals — tariffs phasing to 0%.
Argentina
Mercosur memberCo-founder of Mercosur. 0% duty on originating goods. ACE 14 automotive.
France
EU-MercosurAirbus, wine, cosmetics, pharma. 357 GIs protected including Champagne and Cognac.
India
India-Mercosur PTAPharma APIs, chemicals, textiles. Limited PTA with ~450 preferential lines.
Italy
EU-MercosurMachinery, fashion, food. Prosciutto, Parmigiano, Prosecco — all GI-protected.
Japan
No FTAVehicles, electronics, machinery. Strong Ex-Tarifário opportunities.
South Korea
No FTAElectronics, vehicles, steel. Mercosur FTA under negotiation.
Chile
ACE 35Full free trade. Copper, salmon, wine, fruit. 100% tariff elimination since 2014.
Spain
EU-MercosurOlive oil, wine, ceramics, vehicles. Cultural proximity + GI protection.
Netherlands
EU-MercosurChemicals, dairy, machinery. Rotterdam re-export hub — verify origin for preferences.
Canada
No FTAFertilizers (potash), mining equipment, aerospace. FTA under negotiation.
United Kingdom
No FTA (post-Brexit)Lost EU-Mercosur access after Brexit. Full MFN tariffs, Scotch without GI protection.
Mexico
ACE 55 + ACE 53Automotive 0% (ACE 55), limited preferences (ACE 53). Tequila at full MFN.
Saudi Arabia
No FTACrude oil, petrochemicals, fertilizers. ANP-regulated petroleum imports.
Belgium
EU-MercosurPharma, chemicals, frozen potatoes. Antwerp re-export hub — verify EU origin.
Denmark
EU-MercosurNovo Nordisk pharma, Vestas wind, Danish Crown meat. 90 MAPA-authorized establishments.
Ireland
EU-MercosurKerry/Glanbia dairy, pharma hub (Pfizer/MSD), Irish whiskey. 88 MAPA-authorized establishments.
Poland
EU-MercosurDairy, automotive parts, furniture. EU cost advantage + 89 MAPA-authorized establishments.
Vietnam
No FTASamsung electronics, footwear, seafood. Fast-growing Asian supplier.
Paraguay
Mercosur memberItaipu electricity, grains, beef. Mercosur co-founder, 0% duty.
Switzerland
EFTA-MercosurRoche/Novartis pharma, chemicals, watches. EFTA-Mercosur FTA in force.
Norway
EFTA-MercosurSeafood (salmon, cod), offshore equipment, Yara fertilizers. 173 MAPA-authorized establishments.
Iceland
EFTA-MercosurCod, seafood, aluminum. EFTA-Mercosur + 50 MAPA-authorized fisheries establishments.
Colombia
ACE 59Coal, PVC, palm oil. CAN-Mercosur partial preferences.
Uruguay
Mercosur memberDairy, malt, rice, vehicles. Mercosur co-founder, 0% duty on originating goods.
Sweden
EU-MercosurVolvo/Scania vehicles, AstraZeneca pharma, SKF bearings. EU-Mercosur phasing.
Australia
No FTACoal, aluminum, medical devices. Resource complementarity, low tariffs by default.
New Zealand
No FTAFonterra dairy, lamb, seafood. 322 MAPA-authorized food establishments.
Thailand
No FTAAutomotive parts, rubber, electronics. "Detroit of Asia" automotive supply chain.
Turkey
No FTASoda ash, machinery, steel, hazelnuts. EU customs union does NOT extend to Mercosur.
Peru
ACE 58Copper, zinc, phosphates, Pima cotton. CAN-Mercosur partial preferences.
Portugal
EU-MercosurOlive oil, bacalhau, wine, cork. Cultural bridge + EU-Mercosur tariff elimination.
Austria
EU-MercosurRed Bull, voestalpine steel, Glock firearms. Niche manufacturing excellence.
Brazil's trade agreements at a glance
| Agreement | Countries | Coverage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercosur | Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay | ~100% duty-free (with Rules of Origin) | In force |
| EU-Mercosur | 27 EU member states | 91% of tariff lines → 0% over 10-15 years | Provisionally applied May 2026 |
| EFTA-Mercosur | Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein | Pharma immediate, industrial 10-15 year phase-out | In force since 2025 |
| ACE 35 | Chile | 100% tariff elimination since 2014 | In force |
| ACE 55 / ACE 53 | Mexico | Automotive (0%) + ~800 general lines | In force |
| ACE 58 / ACE 59 | Peru, Colombia (CAN-Mercosur) | Partial preferences — minerals at 0%, manufactures vary | In force |
| India-Mercosur PTA | India | ~450 tariff lines with partial preferences | In force since 2009 |
| No FTA | China, US, Russia, Japan, S. Korea, UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Australia, Thailand, Turkey | Full MFN rates (TEC) | — |
Tools that work for every country
Regardless of your country of origin, these tools help you calculate costs and find your product's classification: