Changes in the taxation of products purchased on the Chinese e-commerce Shein have caused a great deal of buzz among Brazilian customers of the online store.
For some time now, the Tax Authorities have applied for a tax rate of up to 60% of the value of the product, for international purchases that total up to US$ 500 (about R$ 2600 in direct conversion).
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However, the number of reports has grown that orders placed in the Shein are being taxed with amounts higher than the value of the purchased product itself.
To get an idea of the nonsense pointed out, there are reports of purchases made at around R$ 100.00 that are being taxed in amounts up to 200% higher than the original purchase. In addition to fees, consumers still have to pay shipping and insurance.
International orders go straight to customs at IRS and customers need to pay the fee before they are finally released for delivery.
If you don't want to pay the fee, the consumer has the option of sending the product back to China and asking for a refund, a practice that is being widely adopted by dissatisfied Shein customers.
When questioned about the fees, the Chinese store only said that this is normal practice, in case there is an “increasingly rigorous customs inspection”.
As a protest against recent waves of high tariffs, many consumers have tried to pressure competent authorities, such as the Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, to complain about the collection of taxes.
Despite the growing dissatisfaction, neither the Federal Government nor the Federal Revenue have expressed their opinion on possible changes in the taxation rules.
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