Understand How SUFRAMA’s Inspection Channels Work

By Alexsandro Evangelista e Cristiane Rodrigues

What Are SUFRAMA’s Inspection Channels?

SUFRAMA’s inspection channels are categories used for the control and supervision of goods entering and leaving the Manaus Free Trade Zone. Each channel has specific inspection criteria designed to ensure that operations comply with regulations.

What Are These Channels and How Are They Defined?

The technical analysis channel is defined after the publication of the Industrial Indicators covering the results from January to December of the base year and may be changed to improve control, at the discretion of the Deputy Superintendent for Projects (SPR). The channels are divided as follows:

Red Channel: Documentary analysis and technical inspection are carried out at industrial facilities. Applicable to companies with higher turnover and tax exemption values.

Yellow Channel: Documentary analysis is carried out, and technical inspection at facilities may be waived. Applicable to companies with an approved project for products whose basic production process allows the substitution of stages through application in Research, Development, and Innovation (R&D&I).

Orange Channel: Documentary analysis is carried out, and technical inspection at facilities is waived. Applicable to companies not covered by the previous items, so as to reach a percentage of 50% (fifty percent) of companies per subsector.

Green Channel: The Project Monitoring Report (PAP) is issued tacitly, confirming the submission of the Project Monitoring Report (RDAP). Applicable to other companies, including those that have not started production or have not produced during the base year.

Final Considerations

SUFRAMA’s Inspection Channels are crucial for the functioning of the Manaus Free Trade Zone. They ensure compliance control of goods, streamline processes, strengthen the business environment, and promote transparency. This system is vital to avoid clearance problems and ensure regulatory compliance, fostering growth and trust among stakeholders.