Shipping from China to Brazil（2024）

If you need to ship from China to Brazil by sea and want a comprehensive guide to shipping, we recommend you read this blog. The experts at OneStopImport will provide you with all the tips and information you need to ship from China to Brazil by sea.

China and Brazil have a long history of commercial trade. According to data released by the General Administration of Customs, the total value of China’s imports and exports with Brazil in 2023 was about 179.2 billion U.S. dollars, a year-on-year increase of 12.1 percent. Among them, China’s exports to Brazil amounted to approximately $58.22 billion, an increase of 1%. China’s imports from Brazil amounted to approximately US$120.76 billion, an increase of 18.4%. By 2023, the bilateral trade volume between China and Brazil has exceeded 100 billion U.S. dollars for six consecutive years, and China has been Brazil’s top trading partner for 15 consecutive years.

Every year, many Brazilians travel to China on business and import goods from Chinese factories or sellers.

• How to import from China to Brazil
• Customs clearance in Brazil
• Documents required to import from China to Brazil
• Brazilian Customs Duties
• Prohibited and Restricted Items for Importation into Brazil
• Ocean Freight from China to Brazil
• Key tips for importing goods from China to Brazil

How to import from China to Brazil

Importing goods from China to Brazil involves a number of steps, including complying with regulatory requirements, submitting documentation and arranging logistics. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:

1. Market Research and Supplier Selection

Market Research: Determine the demand for the products you wish to import.

Supplier search: Find a reliable supplier. Verify their credibility by reviewing and requesting samples. If you trust us, we can assist you in this task.

2. Understanding Brazilian import regulations

Product Classification: Determine the Harmonized System (HS) code of the product to know the applicable customs duties and import taxes.

3. Obtain the necessary licenses and registrations

RADAR License: Register with the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (Receita Federal) to obtain a RADAR license that allows you to import goods.
SISCOMEX: Use the Integrated Foreign Trade System (SISCOMEX) to file import declarations.

4. Placing orders and arranging payments

Pro forma invoice: Obtain a pro forma invoice from the supplier detailing the product, quantity, price, payment terms and delivery terms.

Payment: Agree on a secure payment method (e.g. letter of credit, wire transfer).

5. Transportation and logistics

Select a freight forwarder: Select a reputable freight forwarder to handle transportation logistics.

Shipping documents: Ensure that the supplier provides all necessary documents such as bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin.

6. Customs clearance in Brazil

Pre-Shipment Inspection: Some products may require pre-shipment inspection.

Submission of Documents: Submission of required documents to Brazilian Customs through SISCOMEX.

Duties and Taxes: Payment of applicable import duties (II, IPI, PIS, COFINS).

7. Receiving and Distribution

Unloading at the port: Arrangement of unloading and transportation from the port to the warehouse.

Quality Inspection: Cargo is inspected upon arrival to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Customs clearance in Brazil

All products arriving in Brazil must be cleared through customs. Depending on the imported goods, the customs clearance process can take from 1 to 15 days. You should familiarize yourself with customs procedures before shipping from China to Brazil. The customs clearance process begins once the import declaration (DI) is registered with SISCOMEX. All required documents and requests from Brazilian Customs must have been sent. Once the import duty requirements have been fulfilled, the importer can receive the goods.

Documents required to import from China to Brazil

To import any product from China to Brazil, you will need various documents. We have also listed the international documents required to import products from China to Brazil (Receita Federal do Brazil):

1. Import License: Most products imported into Brazil do not require a license. Importers only need to register an Import License (DI) with SISCOMEX for each transaction. An import license (LI) is required to import certain products (such as food and pharmaceuticals) for customs clearance.
2. Sea Bill of Lading (BL): A legal document issued by a carrier (shipping line) such as DDPCH to the shipper detailing the type, quantity and destination of the goods.
3.  Air Waybill (AWB): A receipt issued by an international airline as proof of a contract of carriage from China to Brazil.
4. Commercial Invoice: A document necessary for the import/export clearance process and used by Brazilian customs officials to assess import duties.
5. Packing List: Describes the contents of each package (box, pallet, etc.), including weight, number, and a detailed list of the items in each package from China to Brazil.

We can prepare all these documents for you. Please remember that the certificate of origin and insurance policy are optional.

Brazilian Customs Duties

Import tariffs from China to Brazil range from 10% to 35%. The Brazilian Ministry of Economy publishes a comprehensive list of NCM products and tariff rates on its website. Any product imported into Brazil from China or any country is subject to customs duties and taxes, which are calculated based on the customs value or CIF price of the product. Import duties vary depending on the country of origin (trade agreement) and the characteristics of the product, as specified in the Common External Tariff (TEC) used by the MERCOSUR countries (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay). Each item in the MERCOSUR Common Nomenclature (NCM) has a specific tariff (TIPI).

Prohibited and Restricted Items for Importation into Brazil

If you wish to ship any products from China to Brazil, you must check the Brazilian Customs list of prohibited and restricted items for import.

Ocean Freight from China to Brazil

Ocean freight is one of the most popular shipping methods from China to Brazil. Many people choose to ship from China to Brazil by sea for several reasons, not the least of which is cost; in general, sea freight is cheaper than air freight, although many sea shipments can take up to a month to arrive, while air freight only takes one to three days. However, ocean freight has two significant advantages: lower costs and greater capacity. There are many ports along the Chinese and Brazilian coastlines, and depending on where the product needs to be shipped, there are two main sea routes that allow vessels to reach either the eastern or northern coast of Brazil.

Before shipping goods from China to Brazil, you must choose which port to ship to. Below is a list of all ports in Brazil:

Port	Location	City
Port of Manaus	Amazon River	Manaus
Port of Santarém	Amazon River	Santarém
Port of Trombetas	Rio Trombetas	Oriximiná
Port of Santana	Amazon River	Santana
Port of Belém	Rio Tocantins	Belém
Port of Vila do Conde	Rio Tocantins	Barcarena
Ponta da Madeira	South Atlantic	São Luís
Port of Itaqui	South Atlantic	São Luís
Port of Fortaleza	South Atlantic	Fortaleza
Port of Pecém	South Atlantic	Port of Pecém
Port of Natal	South Atlantic	Natal
Port of Cabedelo	South Atlantic	João Pessoa
Recife Port	South Atlantic	Recife
Suape Port	South Atlantic	Ipojuca Cabo de Santo Agostinho
Port of Maceió	South Atlantic	Maceió
Port of Barra dos Coqueiros	South Atlantic	Barra dos Coqueiros
Port of Salvador	South Atlantic	Salvador
Port of Aratu	Bahia de Todos os Santos	Candeias
Port of Ilhéus	South Atlantic	Ilhéus
Port of Vitória	South Atlantic	Vitória
Port of Tubarão	South Atlantic	Tubarão
Port of Rio de Janeiro	Guanabara	Rio de Janeiro
Port of Itaguaí (Sepetiba)	South Atlantic	Itaguaí
Port of Angra dos Reis	South Atlantic	Angra dos Reis
Port of São Sebastião	South Atlantic	São Sebastião
Port of Santos	South Atlantic	Santos
Port of Paranaguá	South Atlantic	Paranaguá
Port of Itapoá	South Atlantic	Itapoá
Port of São Francisco do Sul	South Atlantic	São Francisco do Sul
Port of Navevantes	South Atlantic	Navegantes
Port of Itajaí	South Atlantic	Itajaí
Port of Imbituba	South Atlantic	Imbituba
Port of Porto Alegre	Lagoa dos Patos	Porto Alegre
Port of Pelotas	Lagoa dos Patos	Pelotas
Port of Rio Grande	South Atlantic	Rio Grande

Key tips for importing goods from China to Brazil

1. Professional assistance: Consider hiring a customs broker to help with the complexities of import regulations and customs clearance.
2. Stay up-to-date: Regulations and tariffs can change, so keep up-to-date with the latest requirements of Brazilian and Chinese authorities.
3. Be culturally sensitive: Understanding Chinese business culture can improve your relationship with suppliers and simplify negotiations.

By following these steps, you can efficiently complete the process of importing goods from China to Brazil.

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