Service Type Description (shipping to and from Brazil)

Service Type Description (shipping to and from Brazil)

All shipments to Brazil are inspected by the Federal Revenue Service. Due to varying customs clearance processes, the selected shipping mode may have an impact on the transit time.

You can send it using one of the services listed below:

Courier Clearance (Simplified)
Formal Clearance
Import
Shipments of products originating overseas and destined for Brazil.
Taxes and fees apply.
 
Export
Shipments of products originating in Brazil destined overseas.
Taxes and fees apply.
Consult the tables below for the rules and criteria for shipments with Courier Clearance (Simplified)
Import
Shipments of products originating overseas and destined for Brazil.
Taxes and fees apply.
 
Export
Shipments of products originating in Brazil destined overseas.
Taxes and fees apply.
Consult the tables below for the rules and criteria for shipments with Formal Clearance
Import
Courier clearance on import applies to shipments with a customs value (CIF - value of goods, freight and insurance) of up to USD 3,000 for commercial items and/or resale, and there is a limit of USD 100,000/year to be used in this modality.
 
Export
Courier clearance on export applies to shipments with a customs value (CIP/CIF) of up to USD 1,000, for shipping small volumes, usually without commercial purpose.
Import
The Formal modality is ideal for companies that carry out sales and resales, for shipments with a declared value (CIP/CIF) greater than USD 3,000. It is necessary to hire a customs broker for customs clearance.
 
Export
The Formal mode is ideal for companies engaged in sales and resales. For shipments with a declared value (CIP/CIF) exceeding USD 1,000, the Formal mode is mandatory. The hiring of a customs broker may be necessary for customs clearance in the destination country.
Product Type — Courier
Product Type — Formal
Import
For this type of shipment, simplified clearance applies. These are shipments of small volumes, of low value, usually without commercial purpose.
Examples:
  • Books and magazines
  • Samples
  • Finished products
Export
For this type of shipment, simplified clearance applies. These are shipments of small volumes, of low value, usually without commercial purpose.
Examples:
  • Books and magazines
  • Samples
  • Finished products
Import
For this type of shipment, the importer must have RADAR and hire a broker to carry out the Customs Clearance process. It applies to:
  • Products with commercial value or with currency closure with customs value (CIP/CIF) above USD 3,000.
  • Products that require an Import License (LI).
  • Shipments with dimensions above 120 cm x 80 cm x 80 cm.
Export
For this type of shipment, the exporter can hire DHL to do the customs clearance or hire their own broker. It applies to:
  • Products with commercial value or with currency closure with customs value (CIP/CIF) above USD 1,000.
  • Products that requires a Single Export Declaration (DUE).
  • Shipments with dimensions above 120 cm x 80 cm x 80 cm.

Consult SISCOMEX to access the complete list of the Mercosur Common Nomenclature (NCM) of transportable products.
Necessary Documents — Courier
Necessary Documents — Formal
Import
  • Waybill (must contain Importer's CNPJ/TAX ID)
  • Commercial or Pro-Forma Invoice with the declared freight value with 4 printed pages.
Export
  • Waybill (must contain Exporter's CNPJ/TAX ID)
  • Export Invoice or substitute declaration for those exempt from issuance
  • Commercial or Pro-Forma Invoice with the declared freight value with 4 printed pages.
Import
  • Waybill should contain the importer's CNPJ/TAX ID and the description FORMAL IMPORT
  • Commercial Invoice should contain the freight value and the HSM (Harmonized System)
  • Packing List and Commercial Invoice (original and signed)
  • Import License: must be approved on a date prior to the shipment date to the destination (for specific products). This license is only required in mandatory cases by the NCM.
  • Valid CPF/CNPJ: the document must be registered with the Federal Revenue
Export
  • Waybill should contain the exporter's CNPJ/TAX ID and the description FORMAL EXPORT
  • Commercial Invoice should contain the freight value and the HSM (Harmonized System)
  • Packing List and Commercial Invoice (original and signed)
  • Single Export Declaration (DUE)
  • Valid CPF/CNPJ: the document must be registered with the Federal Revenue