In a recent ruling issued on March 10, 2021, by the 3rd Federal Court of Florianópolis – Judicial Section of Santa Catarina, in the proceedings before the Regional Federal Court of the 4th Region, the Judiciary determined the nullity of an administrative act that resulted in the undue retention of imported goods and, furthermore, that the amounts spent on their storage, fees, and other charges be reimbursed.

The company sought judicial relief through ordinary proceedings to obtain the release of the goods it had imported, as well as reimbursement for expenses incurred due to the inaction and subsequent untimeliness of the administrative actions.

Thus, the need for a specialized team to provide adequate legal support during import operations is demonstrated, because even when importing companies are acting correctly, they are still surprised by illegal administrative acts.

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Decision commented on by Gian Lucca Jorri, Lawyer, graduated in Law in 2016 from the Catholic University of Santos / SP., Specialist in Customs and Tax Law.
OAB/SP No. 404.759