On May 21, 2026, Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) announced that, effective June 1, 2026, imports of a defined set of telecommunications and electronic products will be subject to regulatory monitoring (TA I1191) by Anatel. The affected products are identified by specific NCM codes and include battery chargers, batteries, smartphones, other wireless and wired communication devices, television receivers, radiotelecommand devices, and various types of cables, including coaxial and fiber optic.

This regulatory action is based on Anatel Resolution No. 715/2019, Act No. 7280/2020, Act No. 18086/2025, and complies with articles 8 and 13 of Secex Ordinance No. 65/2020. The measure aims to strengthen oversight of imported telecom and electronic products, ensuring compliance with Brazilian technical and safety standards before customs clearance.

Importers, manufacturers, and distributors of the listed products will need to ensure that all relevant documentation and regulatory requirements are met prior to importation. The new monitoring process is expected to increase transparency, traceability, and enforcement capabilities for Anatel, reducing the risk of non-compliant or unauthorized products entering the Brazilian market.

Stakeholders are advised to review the affected NCM codes and prepare for stricter import controls, as non-compliance may result in delays or denial of customs clearance. This development marks a significant tightening of Brazil's regulatory environment for telecom and electronic imports.

This regulatory change is classified as High Impact. Key reasons for high impact:

• Mandatory and final implementation of import monitoring for a broad range of telecom and electronic products.
• Direct effect on import procedures, requiring compliance with Anatel's regulatory oversight prior to customs clearance.
• Affects multiple major product categories, including smartphones, batteries, chargers, and network equipment.
• Increases compliance obligations for importers, manufacturers, and distributors.

Who is affected?

Importers, manufacturers, distributors, customs brokers, and logistics operators handling the listed NCM codes.

Conclusion:

The measure introduces significant new compliance requirements and operational changes for a wide range of stakeholders in the Brazilian telecom and electronics market.