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Import Solar Panels to Brazil 2026: Ex-Tarifário, Santos Port & Financing Guide

Complete B2B guide to importing solar from China to Brazil — Ex-Tarifário regime, Santos vs Itapoá port comparison, ICMS by state, and BNDES financing lines.

Chinese.Solar Editorial2026-05-1214 min read
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Brazil is the second-largest solar market in the Americas, installing 15 GW in 2025 — 91% of modules from China. The Ex-Tarifário regime reduces import duty on modules to 0% (was 12%) through Dec 2026.

Ex-Tarifário duty

0%

through 2026

CIF Santos

$0.124/W

620W TOPCon

ICMS (SP state)

18%

creditable

BNDES financing

For distributed generation, BNDES Finame offers 12-year loans at CDI+2%. Chinese modules qualify if invoiced through a BNDES-accredited Brazilian distributor (Aldo, WEG, Solfácil).

Frequently asked questions

QBest port?

Santos for São Paulo, Itapoá for Southern states, Suape for Northeast.

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