A Black Friday de 2024 will be on November 29th, the last Friday of the month and one day after the Thanksgivingthe main holiday in the United States. In Brazil, stores usually hold promotions throughout the month. It is also feasible to do online shopping and take advantage of the original Black Friday, the one in the United States, by purchasing products sold there and importing them to Brazil.
Black Friday in the United States is famous for offering discounts on a wide range of items, ranging from electronics and clothing to household appliances and toys.
During this period, many American retailers reduce prices, enabling significant savings for consumers.
The United States has a wide variety of stores and retailers, giving shoppers access to an extensive selection of products and brands.
Furthermore, on the Monday following Black Friday, the Cyber Mondaya day dedicated to discounts on electronics and other products, with offers similar to those on Black Friday. During this period, large retailers, both physical and online, often hold sales and offer discounts on their products.
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How to buy?
Most stores accept payments by international credit card, international debit card, bank slip, Pix or bank transfer in foreign currency.
For purchases made with a credit card, you will pay an IOF fee of 4.38% and a variable rate of 1% to 3%.
One suggestion is to visit the website BlackFriday.comwhich compiles advertisements with the seal sale from more than 1,400 e-commerce stores, including big names like Target, Best Buy and Apple. This feature makes it easier to search for the desired product by comparing prices.
Compare prices, simulate the total value (converting to reais) along with possible fees and monitor offers throughout the month to make the most of Black Friday.
Taxes on goods
Since August 1st, international products have 20% tax on purchases up to US$50. For products valued between US$50.01 and US$3,000, the tax is 60% Import Tax, with a fixed deduction of US$20 on the total tax amount.
There is also the incidence of the Tax on Industrialized Products (IPI) on the customs value of the imported merchandise, plus the value of the Import Tax. The IPI rate varies according to the category of merchandise.
In addition, the calculation of the Tax on Circulation of Goods and Services (ICMS), of 17%, and other charges, such as shipping, is levied on the product.
The import limit for individuals is up to 3 thousand dollars. Above this value it is necessary to hire a dispatcher or use the “Importa Fácil”, from Correios.
How to receive?
Many American stores deliver the product directly to Brazil, but it is important to check, given so many taxes, whether the final price is worth searching for the product in the USA.
Another alternative is to hire a merchandise redirection service, in which the buyer provides the address of the company that receives the product, which will forward it to their home in Brazil. The advantage of using a parcel redirector is that multiple purchases can be shipped at once.
