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EU–Mercosur tariff tracker
The tariff clock started on 1 May 2026. Follow how far Brazilian footwear has travelled on its road to zero duty into Europe, where the deal stands, and the numbers behind it.
The tariff clock
Running since 1 May 2026
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Until footwear duties reach zero (~May 2036)
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0.00% of the ten-year phase-down completed
Road to zero
Highest EU duty on Mercosur footwear (17%), falling to zero over roughly a decade. Shown as an even yearly path for illustration — the exact annual cuts per product follow the agreement's official tariff schedule.
Where the deal stands
The clocks, progress bar and chart on this page update automatically. This status list is checked and updated by hand — last checked 24 September 2026.
- Agreement in principleDecember 2024
- EU Council authorises signature9 January 2026
- Trade part applies provisionally1 May 2026
- European Parliament consentWaiting
- Ratification by all 27 EU member statesWaiting
Key trade figures
3.5–17%
Current EU duties on Mercosur footwear, phasing to zero over roughly a decade
Source: EU–Mercosur agreement / Abicalçados
17.4m
Pairs of Brazilian shoes exported to Europe, 2025
Source: Abicalçados
40%
Europe's share of world shoe imports
Source: Abicalçados
60%
Regional content required on lower-value shoes to qualify
Source: EU–Mercosur rules of origin
700m
Consumers in the combined EU–Mercosur market
Source: Council of the EU
US$363.4m
Brazilian beauty exports, 2025 (Beautycare Brazil)
Source: ABIHPEC