# Law No. 3493 of December 19, 1958 > Brazilian law **Wikidata**: [Q105649398](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105649398) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-3493-of-december-19-1958 ## Summary Law No. 3493 of December 19, 1958, is a Brazilian federal statute that addresses tariffs, import taxes, consumption taxes, tax exemptions, and provisions related to the state of Pernambuco. Enacted under President Juscelino Kubitschek, it serves as a formal written document creating law within Brazil's jurisdiction. Published in Rio de Janeiro on December 19, 1958, the law is available in Brazilian Portuguese. ## Key Facts - Title: Lei nº 3493, de 19 de dezembro de 1958 - Aliases: Lei nº 3493, de 19 de dezembro de 1958 - Legal citation: Lei nº 3493/1958 - Instance of: statute (formal written document that creates law, including acts, executive orders, and by-laws) - Country: Brazil (country in South America; inception as sovereign state on 1822-09-07 under Empire of Brazil; preferred country value 'Brazil' with start time 1822) - Approved by: Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil (qualifiers: Juscelino Kubitschek, point in time 1958-12-19, determination method promulgation) - Publication date: 1958-12-19 - Place of publication: Rio de Janeiro - Applies to jurisdiction: Brazil - Language of work or name: Brazilian Portuguese - Main subjects: tariff (stated as Taxa Aduaneira); import tax (stated as Imposto De Importação); (stated as Imposto De Consumo); Pernambuco (stated as Estado De Pernambuco (Pe)); tax exemption (stated as Isenção) - LexML Brazil ID: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1958-12-19;3493 - Work available at URL: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3493.htm - On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Brazilian Laws - Wikidata description: Brazilian law ## FAQs **What is the official title and citation for this law?** The full title is Lei nº 3493, de 19 de dezembro de 1958, with alias Lei nº 3493, de 19 de dezembro de 1958. Its legal citation is Lei nº 3493/1958. **Who approved Law No. 3493 and how?** It was approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil on 1958-12-19 through promulgation. Juscelino Kubitschek served as the qualifier for this approval. **What topics does the law cover?** Main subjects include tariff (Taxa Aduaneira), import tax (Imposto De Importação), Imposto De Consumo, Estado De Pernambuco (Pe), and tax exemption (Isenção). **Where and when was it published?** Publication occurred on 1958-12-19 in Rio de Janeiro. It applies to Brazil's jurisdiction in Brazilian Portuguese. **How can I access the full text?** The law is available at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3493.htm. Its LexML Brazil ID is urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1958-12-19;3493. **What is its classification and origin?** Classified as a statute, it originates from Brazil, a South American country independent since 1822-09-07. ## Why It Matters Law No. 3493 of December 19, 1958, establishes key regulations on tariffs (Taxa Aduaneira), import taxes (Imposto De Importação), and consumption taxes (Imposto De Consumo), directly influencing Brazil's federal tax framework during Juscelino Kubitschek's presidency. By addressing tax exemptions (Isenção) and specific provisions for Pernambuco (Estado De Pernambuco (Pe)), it shapes import duties and regional fiscal policies, enabling structured trade and consumption taxation in a developing economy. As a promulgated statute from Rio de Janeiro, it provides a foundational legal tool for customs enforcement, exemptions, and state-specific adjustments, remaining relevant through its LexML ID and Planalto hosting for ongoing legal reference and Wikimedia focus under WikiProject Brazilian Laws. ## Notable For - Promulgated by Juscelino Kubitschek via the Presidency on 1958-12-19, linking it directly to a pivotal Brazilian leader. - Covers multiple tax domains including tariffs, import taxes, consumption taxes, exemptions, and Pernambuco-specific measures in one statute. - Designated LexML ID urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1958-12-19;3493 for precise federal tracking. - Focus-listed in WikiProject Brazilian Laws, highlighting its role in structured legal documentation. - Published in Rio de Janeiro, then Brazil's capital, on the exact enactment date 1958-12-19. ## Body ### Overview and Classification Law No. 3493 of December 19, 1958, functions as a Brazilian statute. It qualifies as a formal written document that creates law, encompassing acts, executive orders, and by-laws. The Wikidata description labels it simply as a Brazilian law. It holds the legal citation Lei nº 3493/1958. ### Title and Identifiers The official title is Lei nº 3493, de 19 de dezembro de 1958. This matches its alias Lei nº 3493, de 19 de dezembro de 1958. References include 2021-01-28 and https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1958-12-19;3493. The LexML Brazil ID is urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1958-12-19;3493. ### Enactment and Approval Approval came from the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil. Qualifiers specify Juscelino Kubitschek, point in time 1958-12-19, and determination method promulgation. References cite 2021-02-17 and https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3493&ano=1958&data=19/12/1958&ato=842MTTU90dRRVTda9. ### Publication Details Publication date is 1958-12-19. Place of publication is Rio de Janeiro. The work is available at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3493.htm, referenced with 2021-02-17 and the legislation presidency URL. ### Jurisdiction and Language It applies to the jurisdiction of Brazil. Language of work or name is Brazilian Portuguese. Country association is Brazil, referenced via LexML on 2021-01-28. ### Main Subjects - Tariff, stated as Taxa Aduaneira ( 2021-04-06, LexML URL). - Import tax, stated as Imposto De Importação ( 2021-04-06, LexML URL). - , stated as Imposto De Consumo ( 2021-04-06, LexML URL). - Pernambuco, stated as Estado De Pernambuco (Pe) ( 2021-04-06, LexML URL). - Tax exemption, stated as Isenção ( 2021-04-06, LexML URL). ### Connections and Focus Instance of statute, referenced 2021-01-28 LexML. On focus list of WikiProject Brazilian Laws. Brazil context includes inception 1822-09-07 as sovereign state under Empire of Brazil (references 2017-08-13 brasil.gov.br/imperio and 2017-12-01 brasil.gov.br/7-setembro), earlier as colony from 1549 (State of Brazil), and country Portuguese Empire 1500-1815, preferred Brazil from 1822. Sitelink counts: statute 117, Brazil 381. ## References 1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1958-12-19;3493) 2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3493&ano=1958&data=19/12/1958&ato=842MTTU90dRRVTda9)