Brazil's Ministry of the Economy has announced the publication of Ordinance 158/2020 of 15 April 2020 in the Official Gazette. The ordinance provides for a reduction of the import duty from 60% to zero on goods valued at up to USD 10,000 that are imported via mail order or international air for the purpose of combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, these goods are exempt from the tax on manufactured products (IPI) and social contributions (PIS/COFINS). The exemptions apply until 30 Se…