Country Shipping Guide
Shipping to Brazil: Customs, Documents & Ports
Brazil is South America's largest economy with Santos being Latin America's busiest container port.
- Country
- Brazil
- Region
- South America
- Currency
- BRL
- Major ports
- BRSSZ, BRRIO
- Time zone
- America/Sao_Paulo
Brazil is South America's largest economy with Santos being Latin America's busiest container port. The country has complex import procedures but significant market potential. Strong agricultural exports and growing industrial base. Mercosur membership affects tariff structures with regional partners.
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.
Documents required for Brazil
- Commercial Invoice (Portuguese translation)
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin (for Mercosur)
- Import License (DI through SISCOMEX)
- INMETRO certification
- ANVISA registration (health products)
Tips for shipping to Brazil
- Santos handles most import cargo for São Paulo
- Complex tax structure - calculate landed costs carefully
- INMETRO certification often required
- Consider local importer of record services
Popular routes to Brazil
- shanghai-santos
- rotterdam-santos
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Frequently asked questions
What documents do I need to ship to Brazil?
Commercial Invoice (Portuguese translation), Packing List, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, Certificate of Origin (for Mercosur), Import License (DI through SISCOMEX), INMETRO certification, ANVISA registration (health products)
How does customs work in Brazil?
Brazilian customs (Receita Federal) has complex procedures.