Brazil sets zero import duty on high‑efficiency Bitcoin miners

Brazil targets select bitcoin mining rigs

Brazil’s foreign trade council has introduced a zero import duty for a narrow group of Bitcoin mining machines. The measure applies only to high‑efficiency servers that mine Bitcoin using the SHA256 algorithm. These servers must process more than 200 terahashes per second, a unit that measures computing power in mining hardware. They must also consume less than 20 joules per terahash, which is an energy efficiency threshold. Other types of mining equipment do not receive the same tariff treatment under this change.

GECEX resolution 861 sets legal terms

The legal basis for the change is Resolução GECEX 861, issued by Brazil’s foreign trade chamber. This resolution amends the country’s consolidated ex‑tariff list, which defines temporary import duty reductions for specific goods. It sets the import duty at 0% for the defined class of Bitcoin mining servers that meet the efficiency and capacity thresholds. The text focuses on servers dedicated to cryptocurrency mining using the SHA256 algorithm. Earlier measures that also reduced duties on mining hardware ended in 2025 and are separate from this new resolution.

"Resolução GECEX 861, published Feb. 20, amends Brazil's consolidated ex-tariff list to reduce import duty to zero for servers dedicated to cryptocurrency mining using the SHA256 algorithm with energy efficiency measured at 35 degrees Celsius, below 20 joules per terahash, and processing capacity above 200 terahashes per second.", 24 February 2026. — CryptoSlate reporter, News writer, CryptoSlate

Zero duty window runs to early 2028

The zero import duty is not permanent and follows a fixed timetable. The exemption starts with the publication of Resolução GECEX 861 in February 2026. It remains valid until 31 January 2028, giving importers a defined planning window. Some coverage describes this as a zero duty period through 2028, but the formal end date is January of that year. After this date, policymakers can extend, change, or let the measure expire.

Import duty cut does not remove all taxes

The decision affects only the federal import duty component on these mining servers. Other Brazilian taxes and charges on imports remain in force. These include federal levies on industrialized products and social contributions, as well as state‑level value‑added taxes. Logistics, customs fees, and operational costs for running Bitcoin mining facilities also continue to apply. The measure therefore reduces one cost line for efficient miners but does not make imports tax free overall.