Project establishes 15% tax on corn exports until the end of the year
According to the deputy, the rise in the price of corn led producers to prefer the foreign market, harming the national supply
27.01.2022 | 07:38 (UTC -3)
Murilo Souza
Photo: Marina Ramos/Chamber of Deputies
Bill 2814/21 establishes a 15% tax on corn exports until December 31, 2022. The text, which is being processed in the Chamber of Deputies, authorizes the Executive Branch to change the rate by up to 10 percentage points throughout this period. period.
The author of the proposal, deputy Dr. Soraya Manato (PSL-ES), argues that the rise in corn prices in recent years has led many producers to prefer the foreign market, harming national supplies.
“In situations of scarcity or even lack of product to meet the food needs of the Brazilian population, it becomes justifiable to charge an export tax to regulate the market and allow the correct service to the domestic market”, states the deputy.
Conduct
The project will be analyzed, conclusively, by the Agriculture, Livestock, Supply and Rural Development committees; Finance and Taxation; and Constitution and Justice and Citizenship.