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Smuggling and contraband (descaminho, contrabando)Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Art. 334 — descaminho (evading, in whole or in part, payment of a tax due on the entry / exit / consumption of goods)Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Reclusão 1–4 years
Fine: —

Art. 334-A — contrabando (importing / exporting goods prohibited by law)Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Reclusão 2–5 years
Fine: —

Note on this entry

Two sibling offences, split by Lei nº 13.008/2014: descaminho (tax evasion on import / export) vs contrabando (import / export of prohibited goods).

Source

Statute: Código Penal, arts. 334, 334-A
Official source: Secondary sources quoting CP text
Verification status: All tiers corroborated only by secondary sources quoting CP text; re-check against Planalto before treating as verified.
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, tax / customs administrative consequences, concurrence, discretion, plea-type agreements. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.