International Shipping from / to Brazil

Customs in Brazil

Customs in Brazil has a tiered duties fee schedule based on the declared value of your shipment, what it is categorized as, and how you ship it.  the price cap it typically about $100 but you should double check that before shipping to make sure it has not changed.  If you send it as a gift, then the duties assessed are typically lower than if marked as Air Mail.  Whatever your duties turn out to be, Customs will seize and hold your package until that fee is paid.  If you do not pay it, they will not return it to the sender either.  At that time it would become the property of the Customs office or the government as a whole.  

Who ships to Brazil?

All the major carriers, such as FedEx, UPS and DHL, ship to Brazil giving you a plethora of choices when looking to ship to Brazil.  Limco Logistics is a great option for both air and ocean cargo shipping so they can handle any size or weight the you may require.  Do a quick query on your favorite search engine and then take your time sifting through the responses that pop up.  There will be plenty to keep you busy. 

Packaging when shipping to Brazil

Once you choose a shipping company to send your goods to Brazil, you will want to consult them for ideal packaging instructions.  They will have standardized sizes that their price tiers will ship, both in size and weight so you will want to know them so you know if your package falls within a certain range or not.  They will also have packaging options available for either free or purchase in most cases such as boxes and envelopes to help. 

Tracking your shipping to Brazil

It is a good idea to require a signature at the time of delivery.  This type of tracking is common throughout Brazil and usually only adds on a small fee.  The advantage of doing so allows you to track the package, know when and by whom it was delivered, and the delivery company has more incentive to handled your package properly.