Brazil vs Italy: Solar Import Comparison 2026
Compare every aspect of importing solar panels to Brazil and Italy β tariffs, certifications, logistics, and market dynamics side by side.
Both Brazil and Italy offer distinct import dynamics. Review the metrics below to pick the right sourcing strategy for your project.
| Metric | π Brazil South America | π Italy Europe (EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Import Duty | 0% (solar panel import duty suspended since 2017) | 0% (EU MFN) |
| Anti-Dumping | None | None |
| VAT / Sales Tax | ICMS 0-18% (varies by state), PIS/COFINS varies | 22% standard; 10% on solar installations |
| CBAM Applicable | β No | β Yes |
| Main Ports | Santos, ItajaΓ, Rio Grande, Suape | Genoa, La Spezia, Livorno, Naples |
| Typical Lead Time | 40-50 days sea freight from Shanghai | 30-40 days sea freight from Shanghai |
| Preferred Incoterms | CIF Santos, CIF ItajaΓ | CIF Genoa, DDP Milan/Rome |
| Top Brands | JinkoSolar, Canadian Solar (Brazil assembly), BYD, Trina Solar, LONGi | JinkoSolar, LONGi, Trina Solar, FuturaSun (local), Canadian Solar |
| Popular Wattage | 550-580W bifacial (utility), 450-550W (rooftop) | 430-500W mono (residential), 580-640W (utility/C&I) |
| Q1 2026 Landed Price | Landed CIF Santos TOPCon 560W: ~$0.11-0.13/W (Q1 2026). INMETRO certification lead time 4-6 weeks for new models. | Landed CIF Genoa TOPCon 580W: ~β¬0.09-0.10/W (Q1 2026). Superbonus 110% scaled down but still drives retrofit demand. |
Regulatory Notes
π Brazil
Brazil is Latin America's largest solar market. Distributed generation (DG) exploded under Law 14.300 (2022). Balance before shipment required (payment risk high for new buyers). ICMS tax benefits in 12 states for solar investments.
π Italy
Superbonus 110% tax deduction scheme (now scaled to 90%/70%) created massive residential PV boom. CEI 0-21 grid code compliance critical for inverters. CBAM applies (reporting since Oct 2023).
JUST SOLAR β Brazil Delivery
JUST SOLAR ships CIF Santos biweekly β full INMETRO certification, balance-before-shipment terms for Brazilian market (no BL copy payments).
JUST SOLAR β Italy Delivery
JUST SOLAR supplies Italian distributors with CEI 0-21 compliant systems and full CBAM documentation.
π Sourcing to both markets?
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