22 Oct 2020
Tariff Change for Aluminum in Brazil
Brazil increased its aluminum import quota by an additional 30,000 t, expanding the 6% tariff exemption.
Brazil trade
Aluminum Scrap
Market intelligence
Relevant Events
26 Mar 2020
Processing Restart for Aluminum in Brazil
Albras smelter in Brazil restarted production on March 26, 2020, after the fire was contained.
6 Mar 2020
Processing Shutdown for Aluminum in Brazil
Albras smelter in Brazil was forced to shut down after a fire in an electrical transformer on March 6, 2020.
2 Aug 2019
Tariff Change for Aluminum in Brazil
Brazil renewed the elimination of a 6% tariff on unwrought primary aluminum imports, easing import duties.
1 May 2018
Regulatory Change for Aluminum in Brazil
The temporary tariff exemption for Brazil expired, exposing its aluminum imports to U.S. duties.
30 Jun 2015
Mine Closure for Aluminum in Brazil
Alcoa permanently closed the Pocos de Caldas smelter in Brazil, reducing domestic smelting capacity.
1 Apr 2009
Processing Shutdown for Aluminum in Brazil
Vale SA closed all primary smelting capacity at the 95,000‑t/yr Valesul smelter in April 2009.
20 Jul 2004
Mine Expansion for Aluminum in Brazil
Alcoa expanded the Alumar smelter in São Luis, Brazil, adding 63,000 t/yr of capacity.
4 May 2004
Other for Aluminum in Brazil
Aluminio Brasileiro signed a 20‑year agreement with Eletronorte to supply electricity to its 436,000‑t/yr smelter in Barcarena.
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