Brazil

Customs Broker Singapore
Brazil

Shipping Mode

Air-Freight 40x40
Door to door
Duration: 3-10 days
From: US$ 259.44
Air-Freight 40x40
Door to door
Transit: 3-10 days
From: US$ 259.44
Sea Freight 40x40
Door to port
Port of Santos
Duration: 27 days
From: US$ 483.00
Sea Freight 40x40
Door to port
Port of Santos
Transit: 27 days
From: US$ 483.00

Important

  • All wooden packaging require Fumigation certificate.
  • Dangerous goods / Batteries unable to ship

Importing goods into Brazil involves several steps and requirements.

  • Registration: Brazilian importers must register with the Foreign Trade Secretariat (SECEX) through the Integrated System for Foreign Trade (Siscomex).
  • Radar License: Before accessing Siscomex, importers need a Radar license from the Brazilian Federal Revenue (Receita Federal do Brasil). There are different types of Radar licenses depending on the financial capacity of the entity.
  • Import Licenses: Depending on the product, you may need specific import licenses. These licenses must be requested before shipment in most cases.
  • Documentation: Required documentation includes commercial invoices, packing lists, Air waybill and bills of lading. Additional documents may be needed based on the product type.
  • Customs Duties and Taxes: Brazil has a complex tax system with multiple import duties and taxes. It’s essential to understand these to avoid unexpected costs3.
  • Product Standards and Regulations: Certain products, especially those affecting human health, must comply with Brazilian standards and regulations. For example, pharmaceuticals and medical devices need approval from Brazil’s Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA)

Imports

  • The importer must have a valid importer code from Customs Authorities
  • Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
  • Imported goods must be accompanied with an International Air waybill / Bill of Lading, a Commercial Invoice, and a Packing List
  • HS Codes must be stated clearly on the Commercial Invoice.

 

Required documents:

  • Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
  • Original Commercial Invoice
  • Original of the Certificate of Origin approved by Chamber of Commerce at country of origin

 

Import Duties and Fees

  • The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight)
  • Customs duties vary from 0%-20% to be levied on CIF
  • Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
  • The standard rate of VAT imposed on imported goods into Brazil.

 

Exports

Required documents:

  • Original Commercial Invoice
  • Customs Declarations if goods’ valued at or above EUR 1,000.
  • For certain goods, a export license is required.

 

Important Notes

  • All exported goods might be inspected by Customs Authorities

Government Agencies

Brazil Customs www.gov.br

Seaport

Santos Port

Airport

Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport

Prohibited and Restricted

  • Monetary items including currency, fake money, and coins
  • Publications that are offensive to religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
  • Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium, drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
  • Counterfeit goods covering all brands of clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
  • Fireworks*
  • Ivory and ivory products*
  • Furs*
  • Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles or antiques of exceptional high value*
  • Bullion*
  • Chemical waste and nuclear waste
  • Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
  • Ammunitions*
  • Human remains, including ashes*
  • Animals, plants, food items and perishable*