How does customs clearance work in Brazil?
Exports are declared on the DU-E; imports on the DI, which is being replaced by the Duimp.
- Document review: invoice, packing list, transport document and certificates
- HS/NCM classification and duty calculation for imports
- Licenses or approvals from agencies such as MAPA, ANVISA or INMETRO when required
- Declaration filing and follow-up of the inspection channel
How long does customs clearance take in Brazil?
There is no single timeframe.
It depends on the type of operation, document quality, the inspection channel assigned, any physical inspection, required agency approvals, cargo type, transport mode and clearance location. Reviewing documents before the cargo ships is the most effective way to avoid delays.
Who is the importer in Brazil?
The importer must be a company registered with the Brazilian tax authority and enabled to operate in Siscomex.
Foreign companies selling to Brazil usually ship to a Brazilian importer. We work with that importer so that commercial and transport documents are ready for clearance before the cargo arrives.
How it works
- Pre-shipment reviewDocuments checked against Brazilian requirements.
- RequirementsClassification, duties and agency approvals.
- DeclarationFiling on the Portal Único Siscomex.
- Channel follow-upResponses to any customs requirement.
- ReleaseCargo release and delivery.
When foreign companies need this
- Suppliers that want their Brazilian customers to receive cargo without surprises
- Exporters from Brazil and their buyers abroad
- Products subject to regulatory approval in Brazil
- Temporary admission and special regimes, when applicable
Documents that most often cause delays
- Invoice and packing list that do not match each other
- Product descriptions too generic for classification
- Missing licenses or certificates for regulated products
- Transport document data inconsistent with the invoice
