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Brazil.
South America's largest textile exporter
Brazil's textile and fashion sector employs 1.5 million people and produces 10 billion garments annually. The Sao Paulo state, centered on Americana, Ibitinga, and Brusque, is a vertically integrated hub from yarn spinning to finished garment. BCI cotton, GOTS organic certification, and EUDR-exempt materials make Brazil the low-complexity entry point for EU buyers.
10B+ garments/yr
Monthly capacity
4M TEU/yr
Port throughput
Exempt
EUDR scope
35-60 days
Avg lead time
EUDR status.
How EU Deforestation Regulation applies to Brazil exports.
EUDR Status
EXEMPTCotton and synthetic fibers are outside EUDR scope. No geo-polygon submission required for Brazilian textile suppliers.
Tariff comparison.
Before and after the FTA rate reduction.
Tariff Comparison
Current rate (2026): 10.8%. The FTA target column shows the 2035 end-state after the 10-year phase-out. See the schedule below for the rate applicable today.
| HS Code | Product | MFN Rate | FTA Target (2035) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 610910 | T-shirts, cotton | 12% | 0% |
| 620462 | Jeans, cotton | 12% | 0% |
| 621111 | Swimwear | 12% | 0% |
| 610610 | Cotton blouses | 12% | 0% |
* Preferential rates apply to goods meeting Rules of Origin requirements. Importers are responsible for declaring correct origin and filing EUR.1 certificates at customs.
Tariff Phase-Out Schedule — EU-Mercosur FTA
12% MFN baseline (apparel HS 61/62) phased to 0% over 10 years starting 2026.
10.8%
−1.2% vs MFN
9.6%
−2.4% vs MFN
8.4%
−3.6% vs MFN
7.2%
−4.8% vs MFN
6.0%
−6.0% vs MFN
4.8%
−7.2% vs MFN
3.6%
−8.4% vs MFN
2.4%
−9.6% vs MFN
1.2%
−10.8% vs MFN
0%
−12.0% vs MFN
* EU-Mercosur FTA · apparel HS 61/62 · double transformation Rules of Origin apply. Importers remain responsible for customs declarations and duty payments.
Logistics to Rotterdam.
Port, transit time, and tax ID format.
Origin Port
Port of Santos
Transit Time
22-30 days to Rotterdam
Tax ID Format
CNPJ (Brazil)
What Brazil exports.
Product categories and available certifications.
Product Categories
- Cotton Textiles
- Denim
- Swimwear
- Activewear
- Knits
Certifications
- BCI Better Cotton
- GOTS
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- Abvtex
- ISO 9001
- WRAP
Why source from Brazil.
The competitive advantages that make Brazil a strategic sourcing origin.
EUDR-exempt materials — no geo-polygon submission required for cotton and synthetic fibers
Vertically integrated supply chain from yarn to finished garment in a single hub
BCI and GOTS certified cotton available at competitive FOB prices
ABRAPA bale-level blockchain traceability satisfies US CBP UFLPA evidentiary requirements
EU-Mercosur FTA: 12% MFN tariff phasing to 0% by 2035 — immediate savings in 2026
Featured suppliers.
Verified manufacturers available through Merco in Brazil.
Cottonline do Brasil
Americana, SP
BCI cotton jersey & interlock
Brusque Têxtil
Brusque, SC
Denim & woven cotton
Ibitinga Knits
Ibitinga, SP
Knit basics & activewear
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