Customs clearance São Paulo
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around São Paulo. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CitySão Paulo
- Local time--:--
- AirportsGRU · VCP
- Customs authority
- Receita Federal do Brasil
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Systems
- Siscomex - Portal Único (DUIMP)
- Importer requirements
- a CNPJ company registration and RADAR authorisation in Siscomex
- Airports
- Guarulhos (GRU) and Viracopos (VCP)
- Seaport
- Port of Santos
- Seasonal risk
- Summer thunderstorms (December to March) can cause delays.
Customs clearance for São Paulo
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. Companies in São Paulo, especially in automotive, machinery, pharma and consumer goods, rely on fast and correct declarations. São Paulo is Brazil's economic centre; Guarulhos and Viracopos handle most of the country's air cargo.
- Import declarations for São PauloDeclarations with Receita Federal do Brasil, duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in São Paulo.
- Export declarations from São PauloExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving Brazil.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in Brazil: a CNPJ company registration and RADAR authorisation in Siscomex.
- Classification and originHS classification, preferential origin and duty estimates before your goods ship.
- Permits and regulated goodsLicences for pharma, food, electrical goods, dual-use items and other regulated products.
- Air and sea arrivalsClearance for cargo arriving at GRU, VCP and by sea via Port of Santos.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for São Paulo on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in São Paulo
Weather and season: Summer thunderstorms (December to March) can cause delays. We build buffer time into routings and switch to alternative airports when needed.
Holidays: In Brazil, Carnival (February/March) and Christmas to New Year; customs strikes have caused delays in the past can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to São Paulo
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Guarulhos (GRU) and Viracopos (VCP), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to São Paulo → · Freight & customs in Brazil →
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Customs clearance São Paulo: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in São Paulo?
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.
What do importers in São Paulo 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.
Which customs authority is responsible for São Paulo?
Receita Federal do Brasil. Declarations are filed electronically (Siscomex - Portal Único (DUIMP)).
How long does customs clearance take in São Paulo?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Carnival (February/March) and Christmas to New Year; customs strikes have caused delays in the past can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to São Paulo?
Yes. We offer air freight via Guarulhos (GRU) and Viracopos (VCP), sea freight via Port of Santos, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in São Paulo?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
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.