Free Trade Zones

Manaus Free Trade Zone (Zona Franca) – Foreign Trade Zone in Brazil

Manaus Free Trade Zone (Zona Franca), Brazil: Largest free trade zone in Latin America, in the Amazon region.

Type
Foreign Trade Zone
Country
Brazil
City
Manaus
Established
1967
Operator
SUFRAMA
Nearest port
Port of Manaus
Nearest airport
Manaus Eduardo Gomes (MAO)

Largest free trade zone in Latin America, in the Amazon region.

Foreign Trade Zone: Designated areas where goods can be imported, stored, and manufactured with deferred duties.

Major manufacturing hub for products sold in Brazilian market

Benefits

  • Import duty reduction (up to 88%)
  • IPI (excise) tax exemption
  • PIS/COFINS credit benefits
  • ICMS (state VAT) incentives

Key industries

  • Electronics
  • Motorcycles
  • Appliances
  • Chemicals
  • IT equipment

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Frequently asked questions

What are the benefits of Manaus Free Trade Zone (Zona Franca)?

Import duty reduction (up to 88%), IPI (excise) tax exemption, PIS/COFINS credit benefits, ICMS (state VAT) incentives

Which industries use Manaus Free Trade Zone (Zona Franca)?

Electronics, Motorcycles, Appliances, Chemicals, IT equipment