IMPORT Instruction

OFFICIAL IMPORT PROCESS

Legal import process according to Brazilian regulations:
  • Clearance is allowed only for the importer through his authorized customs broker and not permitted for third parties such as Courier Companies.
  • Some imports require previous Import License (G/I) which cannot be obtained after merchandise has entered Brazilian territory.
  • Invoice needs to declare precisely net weight, brand, model and type of the merchandise, which have to
    correspond exactly to the actually shipped merchandise
  • In case of failures or differences considered by customs officials as smuggling, merchandise cannot be returned
    to the sender without payment of penalties and taxes.
  • Clearance by customs is given after payment of import tax, IPI tax, ICMS tax and customs broker charges.