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The main fines for customs infringements in Brazil

Roberto Raya da Silva
Founding member, Raya Consult, Brazil
Solon Sehn
Brazil
Published 08 Aug 2020
The main fines for customs infringements in Brazil
Photo by Roman Synkevych on Unsplash
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We overview fines in Brazil for customs infringements, focusing on the fines imposed as a consequence of incorrect classification and description of goods, and pointing out the importance of voluntary disclosure.

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