Freight forwarding & customs in Brazil
Brazil is the largest economy in South America and has some of the most complex import procedures in the world. Careful preparation is essential.
- HubSao Paulo
- Local time--:--
- AirportsGRU · VCP · GIG
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Air waybills
- Own AWBs, no third parties
- Framework & systems
- Siscomex · Portal Único (DUIMP)
- Hub
- Sao Paulo
- Air gateways
- Sao Paulo Guarulhos, Campinas Viracopos and Rio de Janeiro
- Seaports
- Santos, Paranagua and Itajai
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Air waybills
- Own air waybills, no third parties
- Customs authority
- Receita Federal do Brasil
- Importer requirements
- a CNPJ company registration and RADAR authorisation in Siscomex
- Transport modes
- Air, sea, road, NFO, on-board courier
Every mode to and from Brazil
Whether your cargo needs to arrive next week or tonight, we plan the transport and the customs clearance as one shipment, from one desk.
Air freight Brazil
Our own air waybills via Sao Paulo Guarulhos, Campinas Viracopos and Rio de Janeiro. Door-to-door or airport-to-airport, export and import.
More →Sea freight Brazil
FCL and LCL via Santos, Paranagua and Itajai, with customs at origin and destination.
More →Next Flight Out
Urgent cargo on the first available flight into or out of Sao Paulo Guarulhos (GRU), with customs pre-lodged.
More →On-Board Courier
A courier hand-carries critical parts door to door to Sao Paulo and every other city in Brazil.
More →Road & distribution
Domestic distribution across Brazil and road links within Mercosur.
More →Customs clearance
Ziem network partner, under our brand. Receita Federal do Brasil.
More →How customs clearance works with us in Brazil
In Brazil, customs clearance is handled by a dedicated partner team that works under the Ziem Logistics brand, to our procedures and with the shipment data we prepare. You deal only with Ziem Logistics, from booking to release. We issue our own air waybills on Brazil lanes, without a third-party consolidator.
- Import clearanceSiscomex declarations, tax calculation and release at Guarulhos, Viracopos or Rio.
- Import licensingCoordination of licences from Brazilian agencies where required.
- RADAR guidanceSupport with importer authorisation requirements.
- Export clearanceExport declarations for Brazilian exporters.
- Air freight with own AWBDirect air waybills via Brazilian gateways.
Shipping to Brazil: what to know
Importers in Brazil must be authorised in Siscomex (known as RADAR), and imports are declared through Siscomex, which is moving to the new DUIMP declaration under the Portal Único. Many products also need licences from agencies such as ANVISA or MAPA. Brazil levies several federal and state taxes on imports.
Mistakes in Brazilian documents are expensive to fix after arrival, so we review invoices, packing lists and product descriptions before the cargo leaves origin.
Airports and seaports in Brazil
Air: We handle air cargo at the following airports. Other airports are available on request.
Sea: Santos, Paranagua and Itajai.
Main lanes to and from Brazil
Our most important connections from Brazil. When both ends of a lane are core markets, we coordinate customs at origin and destination from one shipment file.
Related services and pages
Shipping to Brazil: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Does Ziem Logistics clear customs in
Customs clearance in Brazil is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network. It works under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. You deal only with Ziem Logistics.
Which airports in Brazil do you serve?
We handle air cargo at Sao Paulo Guarulhos, Campinas Viracopos and Rio de Janeiro. Other airports are available on request.
Which seaports do you use for
For sea freight to and from Brazil we mainly use Santos, Paranagua and Itajai, with FCL and LCL services.
What do importers in Brazil need?
Importers in Brazil generally need a CNPJ company registration and RADAR authorisation in Siscomex. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Do you issue your own air waybills for
Yes. We issue our own air waybills on Brazil lanes, without a third-party consolidator or co-loader.
Can you send an urgent shipment to Brazil today?
For time-critical cargo we book Next Flight Out on the first available flight or send an on-board courier who hand-carries the goods to Sao Paulo or any other destination in Brazil. Customs is prepared before arrival.
How do I get a quote for
Use the quote form on this page, email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280. We usually reply within one business day.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.