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🇧🇷 China → Brazil

Shipping from China to Brazil

Brazil is reached by sea to Santos and other Atlantic ports and air to São Paulo. We manage Siscomex/Receita Federal clearance and advise on complex Brazilian import tax (II, IPI, ICMS).

Quick Overview

Applicable Methods

  • Ocean FCL to Santos
  • Air Freight to São Paulo
  • Door-to-Door

    • Major Nodes

    • Santos
    • Paranaguá
    • Rio de Janeiro
    • São Paulo (GRU)

    Billing Basis

    FCL per container; LCL per CBM; air per chargeable kg; door all-in.

    To Quote, Provide

  • HS code (NCM)
  • Weight & volume
  • CNPJ
  • Delivery city

    • Shipping Methods to Brazil

    Options are matched to this lane — only the modes that realistically serve Brazil are shown.

    Ocean FCL to Santos

    Full containers to Santos, Brazil's largest port.

    Transit: 30–48 days
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    Air Freight to São Paulo

    Air to GRU for urgent cargo.

    Transit: 7–12 days
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    Door-to-Door

    Cleared delivery to São Paulo and beyond.

    Transit: Per mode + clearance
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    Shipping Cost to Brazil

    We quote live rather than publish fixed prices — capacity and fuel move daily. Below is what builds your price.

    Cost Components

    • Ocean/air freight
    • Port handling
    • Layered taxes (II/IPI/ICMS/PIS/COFINS)
    • Inland trucking

    Billing Units

    • Per container
    • Per CBM
    • Per kg (air)
    • All-in (door)

    What Moves Price

    • NCM classification
    • Tax stack
    • Inland distance
    • Fuel surcharges
    Rates change with capacity and fuel. Request a quote for a firm, transparent number — we never publish unverified prices as facts.

    Transit Time to Brazil

    Planning estimates from major Chinese ports/airports. Your quote reflects live routing, schedules and clearance.

    ScopeTypical Transit
    Port to Port (ocean)30–48 days (Santos)
    Airport to Airport (air)7–12 days (GRU)
    Door to Door (all-in)34–56 days all-in
    • Brazilian taxes are layered — classify carefully for an accurate quote.

    Ports & Airports

    Sea Ports

    • Santos
    • Paranaguá
    • Rio de Janeiro
    • Rio Grande

    Airports

    • São Paulo (GRU)

    Truck and rail move containers from Santos to the Southeast and beyond.

    Documents & Customs

    Documents You'll Need

    • Commercial invoice
    • Packing list
    • Radar/Siscomex
    • NCM code

    Customs Notes for Brazil

    • High, layered import taxes — classify carefully.
    • Siscomex registration (Radar) needed.
    Rules change — confirm the latest requirements with a licensed broker or the destination authority before departure.

    Shipping Process

    1. 1Confirm NCM & CNPJ
    2. 2Book & pick up
    3. 3Export clearance & load
    4. 4Transit to Brazil
    5. 5Receita Federal clearance
    6. 6Inland delivery

    FAQ — Shipping to Brazil

    What taxes apply in Brazil?+
    Import tax (II), IPI, ICMS and PIS/COFINS stack on most goods — classification drives the total.
    Do I need Radar?+
    Yes, importers need Siscomex/Radar accreditation to clear goods.

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