In a recent update announced by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), Ordinance MF 2,076/2024 established a new annual limit for imports intended for scientific and technological research, set at US$229,223,274. Understand what this means:
The measure, which represents a reduction compared to the previous year, redefines the criteria for granting import licenses. It will now be necessary to provide
proof of shipping documents such as the commercial invoice, international bill of lading and packing list.
Elisangela Bevitori, coordinator of Fiotec's Foreign Trade team, commented on the changes and challenges imposed by the new regulation: "this ordinance says that we can only start the licensing process when the materials are ready for shipment from the countries of origin. This requires more precise and coordinated logistics," she explains.
Bevitori highlights the crucial importance of these imports for the research projects developed by Fiocruz. "With the release of the established quota, we can continue to meet the requirements of Law 8.010/90, allowing our research to advance as planned by our funders." In other words, the measure aims to optimize the resources available for scientific research in the country, ensuring that imports are used efficiently and in accordance with the criteria established by the new regulation.