The measure raises the import tariff from 18% to 25% for 48V LFP batteries intended for stationary applications in telecommunications and photovoltaic systems of up to 4.8 kW until May 2027, following a request from the domestic industry via LETEC. For other batteries classified as lithium-ion electric accumulators, the reduced rate of 18% remains.
May 22, 2026
From pv magazine Brazil
The Brazilian government has raised the import tax rate for specific lithium-ion batteries from 18% to 25%.
The decision updates the tariff for lithium-ion cells to 25%, valid between May 19, 2026, and May 18, 2027. This rate applies specifically to 48V lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries used in stationary applications for telecommunications base stations and in solar energy systems with a capacity limited to 4,800W. Other lithium-ion batteries under the same customs classification remain at the 18% rate.
