19. Southeast – 55,09 South – 19,03 Northeast – 13,68 Center-West – 7,28 North – 4,92 Regional Disparities GDP share - % of total GDP - 2008 Source: International Monetary Fund
21. Bilateral Trade (US$ Thousands) Office of Trade and Industry Information (OTTI), U.S. Department of Commerce
22. Brazil Compared: U.S. Exports to Latin America Source: Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau
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32. Hypothetical Cost Buildup for an Imported Machine in US Dollars FOB price of Product 100,000 Freight 2,400 Insurance (1%) 1,000 CIF Price of Product 103,400 Import Duty Rate: 19% -- applied to CIF 19,646 IPI: 5% -- applied to CIF + import duty 6,152 ICMS: 18% -- applied to CIF + import duty + IPI 23,256 Merchant Marine Tax: 25% of ocean freight cost 600 Warehouse: 0.65% of CIF; or min. US$ 170, max US$ 235 235 Terminal Handling Charges: average US$ 100 per container 100 Contribution to Custom Broker's union 2.2% CIF; or min of US$ 71, max US$ 160 160 Custom Brokerage Fee: average 0.65% of CIF or min US$ 170, max US$ 450 450 SISCOMEX Fee 30 Typical Cargo Transportation charge 35 Typical Bank Costs: 2% of FOB 2,000 FINAL COST 156,064
34. THANK YOU !! Points of Contact: São Paulo : Igly Serafim, Senior Commercial Specialist [email_address] [email_address] Phone: 55-11 5186-7187 Brasilia [email_address] Phone: 55-61 3312-7481 / Fax: 55 –61 3312-7656 Belo Horizonte [email_address] Phone: 55-31 3213-1583 / Fax: 55-31 3213-1575 Recife : [email_address] Phone: 81-3416-3075 / Fax: 81-3231-1906 Rio de Janeiro [email_address] Phone: 55-21 3823-2417 / Fax 55-21 3823-2424
Editor's Notes
Despite current economic challenges, Brazil continues to offer strong opportunities for U.S. exporters. Brazil's investment grade economy is the 10th largest in the world, with a GDP of $1.5 trillion. Brazil represents approximately half of South America's territory and economy.
Brazil is rich in agricultural, mineral and industrial resources. The economy has experienced stable growth in recent years of 4 to 5%.
Several of Brazil's largest companies are publicly traded on the NYSE including Petrobras (energy), Embraer (aerospace), and Vale (mining). Brazil has been in the spotlight in the United States quite a bit over the last two years. Most of Brazil's allure for US exporters is due to its geographical proximity, booming business opportunities, warm climate and friendly people.
U.S. Exports to Latin America were on the rise in 2006. Notice how Venezuela and Colombia are similar markets in size to Chile. In Venezuela’s case, U.S. exports are increasing due to higher oil revenues and economic activity.
That’s an hypothetical cost buildup for an imported machine, shipped in a 20 foot container, from Miami to the Port of Santos. Illustrates how taxes and fees are calculated. It also illustrates the impact of importing costs on the landed price of the product in the Brazilian market. Some taxes such as Import duty, ICMS, and freight, varies depending on the state or on the product. Note that despite the high mark ups there is a market for new and cutting edge products from the US – particularly electronics. For examples, IPODs sell in duty free shops for US$300 and an Oster chrome blender that would normally sell in the US for US$70, sells here for over $300.
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