Global Port Directory

Santos Port Code (BRSSZ)

Santos, Brazil uses UN/LOCODE BRSSZ. Find its location, port type, coordinates, aliases, and related shipping routes.

UN/LOCODE
BRSSZ
Country
Brazil
Type
sea
Region
South America

Santos is listed in CargoEnter's port directory under UN/LOCODE BRSSZ. The code combines the ISO country code BR with a three-character location identifier.

UN/LOCODE values help normalize port references across carrier milestones, shipping documents, and route data. Always confirm the terminal or facility when a city contains multiple cargo locations.

Browse related port-to-port routes to review approximate routing and transit-time context.

Shipping routes through Santos

12 routes are listed for Santos.

  • Antwerp to Santos: 16–24 days by sea.
  • Barcelona to Santos: 16–24 days by sea.
  • Hamburg to Santos: 16–24 days by sea.
  • Hong Kong to Santos: 32–45 days by sea.

Container depots in Santos

Confirm the assigned depot in your carrier release instructions.

Documents for cargo through Brazil

Customs authority: Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue). Estimated clearance time: 5-15 business days typical, varies by channel.

  • Commercial Invoice (required): Portuguese helpful, detailed values
  • Packing List (required): Detailed package information
  • Bill of Lading / Air Waybill (required): Transport document
  • Import Declaration (DI) (required): Filed via Siscomex
  • RADAR Authorization (required): Importer registration certificate

Customs in Brazil

Brazilian customs (Receita Federal) has complex procedures. Import taxes include Import Duty, IPI, ICMS (state VAT), PIS, and COFINS. Total taxation can exceed 60% for some goods. INMETRO certification required for many products. Import licenses required for various categories. Bureaucratic processes can be slow.

Wood packaging rules for Brazil

Brazil requires ISPM 15 treated and marked wood packaging, such as pallets and crates. Treatment methods: Heat Treatment (HT), Methyl Bromide (MB).

Holidays that can affect this cargo

Check the dates for the current year and allow extra time around them.

  • Carnival (Brazil): critical impact, customs closed, ports closed.

Free trade zones in Brazil

Using this port reference

Use the UN/LOCODE and coordinates on this page to normalize Santos Port Code (BRSSZ) in bookings, route data, milestone imports, and shipping documents. Confirm the exact terminal because one port area can contain several facilities.

Data limitations

Directory information supports route identification and planning. It is not a live berth schedule, terminal appointment system, or substitute for instructions from the carrier and terminal operator.

Shipping routes for Santos

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Frequently asked questions

What is the port code for Santos?

The UN/LOCODE for Santos, Brazil is BRSSZ.

Does the port code identify the terminal?

No. A UN/LOCODE identifies the port or location. Confirm the exact terminal with the carrier or terminal operator.