The Mercosur–Singapore agreement takes effect next Saturday (Aug. 1) and should gradually reduce or eliminate tariffs between Singapore and the South American bloc.

The agreement guarantees zero tariffs on all Brazilian exports to Singapore. The agreement also establishes common criteria for trade operations.

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In addition to reducing tariffs, the pact expands access to the services market, encourages investment, and includes a specific chapter on e-commerce – the first negotiated by Mercosur with a partner outside the region.

The agreement with Singapore has been in effect in Uruguay since March and in Paraguay since February.

In 2025, trade between Brazil and Singapore reached USD 10.7 billion. Brazilian exports totaled USD 7.4 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of USD 4.1 billion. Among the main products exported are fuel oils, machinery, and beef, pork, and poultry.

The Brazilian government has made manuals available to provide guidance to exporters, importers, and foreign trade operators. They can be found on the Siscomex Portal.

Included are the rules for applying tariff preferences, the criteria for determining the origin of goods, and the procedures required to conduct foreign trade operations.

The accord was signed in 2022, and the Brazilian government’s expectation at the time was to increase the GDP by BRL 28.1 billion by 2041.

Negotiated since 2018, the agreement with Singapore is likely to boost Mercosur’s exports to the Asian country by USD 500 million per year.

China has taken another step toward expanding the entry of Brazilian products into its market by providing the necessary procedures for exporting frozen fruit and fruit pulp produced in Brazil.

The measure allows interested Brazilian companies to begin the authorization process to sell these products to China.

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According to the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, the General Administration of Customs of China has incorporated into its system the health certificate template that will be required for Brazilian exports of frozen fruit and fruit pulp.

“As a result, interested businesses can now apply for registration through the China Import Food Enterprise Registration system, a mandatory step for accessing the Chinese market,” the ministry reported.

The authorization applies to products derived from fruit species already recognized as food by Chinese authorities. These include açaí, mango, guava, pineapple, and passion fruit, as well as other fruits permitted for human consumption in China.

Under Chinese regulations, fruits that have not yet been recognized as food remain subject to specific regulatory procedures outlined in local legislation governing novel foods.

Guidelines

Registration in the Chinese system must be completed directly by the exporting company, which is responsible for submitting the required documentation.

After review and approval by the Chinese authorities, the company receives a registration number, which is required to ship goods to the Asian country.

Exports must also be accompanied by the official health certificate agreed upon between Brazil and China.

Before beginning the registration process, the Ministry of Agriculture advises exporters to review the requirements and procedures established by the Chinese authorities.

Once China’s General Administration of Customs has approved the registration and the competent Brazilian authority has issued the certificate, sales may proceed as per the applicable requirements.