National coverage

Extraordinary General Assembly approves the transformation of Adical to Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados), becoming a national entity.

Informative

The first issue of Abicalçados Notícias circulates in April. With information from the entity and the sector, the monthly publication is disseminated among associates, shopkeepers and professionals of the footwear chain. In August 2000, Abicalçados Notícias became Abinforma, Abicalçados' monthly newsletter.

Snic

In order to discuss issues related to the footwear industry, Abicalçados creates the National Seminar of the Footwear Industry (SNIC). The event takes place for the first time in Gramado/RS, in October of the same year. Since then, it has been carried out in several productive poles of the sector in the country, such as Franca/SP, Campina Grande/PB, Fortaleza/CE, São Paulo/SP, Nova Lima/MG, Campo Bom/RS and Taquara/RS. 

Brazilian Footwear

Seeking to increase the presence of Brazilian footwear abroad, Abicalçados signs the first agreement with the Brazilian Export and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) for the creation of the Brazilian Footwear sector project. The program develops commercial and image promotion actions aimed at the international market. The agreement is still in progress, having been renewed, the last time it was signed, for another two years in 2022. 

TEC

After Abicalçados' defense of the point, the Common External Tariff (TEC) of Mercosur is raised to 35%. The decision was published in CAMEX Resolution No. 40 of 24 September 2007 and is anchored in decision 37/2007 of the Common Market Council (CMC) of Mercosur. 

New brand

Abicalçados undergoes a reformulation in its visual identity, modernizing the brand. 

Anti-dumping

Abicalçados opens anti-dumping proceedings against Chinese footwear and the Federal Government provisionally creates a surcharge of US$ 12.47 per pair imported from China.

Definitive surcharge

After six months of duration, the provisional anti-dumping measure is renewed, now definitively, for the following five years with corrected value to US$ 13,85 per pair imported from that country.

Safety Booklet

As a way to establish rules for the minimum safety requirements in shoe factories, Abicalçados and Abrameq create the Safety Booklet for Footwear Machinery and Equipment.

Sola

The Automated Logistics Operations System (Sola) is launched by Abicalçados with the purpose of implementing standards in logistics operations of entry, exit and movement of goods. The system also establishes industry standards for logistics labels and messaging based on the GS1 global system.

Payroll relief

Brazilian footwear sector conquers, after articulation of the entity, the payroll exemption measure, which consists of replacing the payment of 20% on the payroll by 1% to 4.5% of gross revenue, excluding exports. In the case of the footwear sector, the tax rate established is 1%.

Directions Award

The first edition of the Directions Award recognizes footwear companies that have excelled in design, marketing, commercial and industrial actions. The distinction created by Abicalçados aims to encourage the development of the sector through the recognition of best practices in the industry.

Sustainable Origin Program

Launched the pilot project of the Sustainable Origin Program, the only sustainability certification in the world that covers the entire footwear production chain. Conceived and carried out by Abicalçados and Assintecal, the initiative aims to instigate sustainability in the leather-footwear sector.

Abicalçados Annual Report

The Abicalçados Annual Activity Report is released, a publication that shows the performance of the entity and its main actions to represent, defend, develop and promote the Brazilian footwear sector.

Análise de Cenários

The first edition of Análise de Cenários event was held, which presents important data and forecasts from the national and international markets with a focus on the footwear sector. The initiative traditionally takes place twice a year.

BrazilianFootwear.com

Bringing Brazilian footwear brands and international buyers together guides the creation of the Brazilian Footwear program's platform for connections and business generations. BrazilianFootwear.com it is released in September in English and Spanish versions.

Annex to NR-12

Abicalçados and Abrameq update the Safety booklet for Footwear Machinery and Equipment and forward the new document to the National Confederation of Industry (CNI), so that this text is offered for the creation of a specific annex of machinery for footwear to the NR-12 (regulatory standard for Occupational Safety in machinery and equipment).

Readjustment in the discharge rate

After articulation of Abicalçados, a proposal to readjust the payroll exemption rate for the footwear sector, which would be 2.5%, goes to 1.5%.

Sectoral Report Footwear Industry

Abicalçados launches the first edition of the Footwear Industry Sectoral Report. An annual publication developed independently by the entity, it gathers complete information about the footwear sector and is considered an official source of data for the segment.

Renewed surcharge on Chinese footwear

Trade protection measure against Chinese footwear is renewed for another five years after articulation carried out by the entity. Meanwhile, the antidumping surcharge goes from US$ 13.85 to US$ 10.22 per pair.

Future Footwear

With the aim of laying the foundations for the creation of new processes, business models and products with embedded technology, Abicalçados joins sector entities (Abrameq, Asymptecal and CICB) and launches the Future Footwear program.

Clube de Benefícios

Abicalçados creates the Clube de Benefícios, with exclusive discounts in several areas that enable a more competitive business environment for companies in the sector.

Inclusion of standards in Annex 10 to NR-12

Approved text proposing the inclusion of 29 standards in Annex 10 of NR-12, a standard that regulates the issue of safety in footwear machinery.

New visual identify

New visual identity is adopted by Abicalçados, following the evolution and modernization of the sector.

Standardised labelling of footwear

Published by the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT) a standard that standardizes the labeling of footwear composition. The process of creating the standard is led by Abicalçados.

Maintenance of the discharge rate

Approved in the Federal Congress the maintenance of the 1.5% turnover rate in payroll exemption. Project is valid until December 31st, 2020.

Joint Parliamentary Front in defense of the sector

Created the mixed Parliamentary Front in defense of the leather-footwear sector with the aim of representing and defending the interests and claims of the segment at the National Congress in Brasilia. 

A Shoe for Brazil

Abicalçados leads the “A Shoe for Brazil" movement, which had the participation of about 150 of the main Brazilian footwear brands. Unprecedented in Brazil, the initiative is a synchronized action on the social networks of the participating companies and seeks to value yellow-green footwear.

Calçados do Brasil

Calçados do Brasil platform is created by Abicalçados for the connection and generation of business between Brazilian shoemakers and shopkeepers. The initiative has the partnership of 25 unions from the main productive centers of the country. 

Renewed payroll exemption

After intense articulation by Abicalçados to overturn the presidential veto regarding the maintenance of payroll exemption, the measure is extended until the end of 2021 with the rate of 1.5% for the green-yellow footwear sector.

Sustainable Origin abroad

Sustainable Origin crosses national borders for the first time and is advertised during Expo 2020 Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. After presentation, program was taken to more international fairs and events, with great interest from foreign buyers.

BFSHOW

Abicalçados announces the holding of the Brazilian Footwear Show. The first edition of BFSHOW will take place in November 2023 in Porto Alegre/RS and the second edition will be in May 2024, in São Paulo/SP.

Renewed anti-dumping

Trade protection measure against Chinese footwear is renewed for another five years after articulation carried out by the entity. Surcharge of US$ 10.22 per pair was maintained. However, the new decision exempted the fee for some Chinese exporting companies.