Brazil

Imports are processed through the Portal Único Siscomex. Importers need a Habilitação (Radar registration) with the Receita Federal and a digital certificate.

Several cascading charges apply: import duty II (0 to 35 percent), IPI, PIS/COFINS and the state-level VAT ICMS (around 17 to 19 percent). From 2026 the reform gradually introduces CBS/IBS.

Used consumer goods such as vehicles, clothing and tyres are generally prohibited. Used capital goods are only allowed if no comparable product is manufactured domestically.

The port of Santos near São Paulo is Latin America's largest container port and handles a large share of Brazil's foreign trade. Paranaguá leads in bulk cargo such as soy and corn.

São Paulo-Guarulhos (GRU) is the main air cargo gateway. Viracopos-Campinas (VCP) is an important alternative for e-commerce and temperature-controlled pharma shipments.

Yes. Medicines, medical devices, cosmetics and processed foods must be registered and approved by the health authority Anvisa before they can be imported.

The EU-Mercosur agreement has been provisionally applied since May 2026 and gradually removes tariffs. Exporters use an origin declaration. The EFTA-Mercosur agreement is still being ratified.

This page links to important partner countries (based on import/export partners) for quick context.

• CN
• US
• DE
• AR
• IN
• NL

For international shipments, these terms are a good quick start:

• Incoterms
• AWB (Air Waybill)
• Bill of Lading (B/L)
• HS Code
• UN/LOCODE