Freight Forwarding in Brazil
Latin America's largest economy and Suaid's home market. Our partner network operates from Brazil daily, manages Santos and Paranaguá ports, and clears Receita Federal customs in real-time.
Major Ports & Airports
Port of Santos BRSSZ
South America's largest container port (37 million TEU/year). Handles 90% of Brazil's containerized export-import. Can experience congestion during high season.
Port of Paranaguá BRPNG
Brazil's second-largest port (17 million TEU/year). Gateway for Mercosur trade (Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay). Faster turnaround than Santos in some cases.
Port of Rio de Janeiro BRRJD
Major general cargo and RoRo port. Oil and automotive imports. 2.5 million TEU capacity.
Port of Itajaí BRSIJ
Santa Catarina's main port, specializing in automotive and consumer goods. 1.2 million TEU.
GRU Airport (Guarulhos) SBGR
São Paulo's main international airport. Largest cargo gateway in South America (2+ million metric tons/year). Direct connections to USA, Europe, Asia.
Viracopos Airport SBVP
Campinas (São Paulo region). Growing cargo hub with lower congestion than GRU. Domestic and international flights.
GRU Guarulhos SBGR
São Paulo airport — international cargo terminal.
Viracopos SBVP
Campinas airport — international cargo terminal.
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão SBRF
Rio de Janeiro airport — international cargo terminal.
Confins SBCF
Belo Horizonte airport — international cargo terminal.
Salvador/Deputado Luís Eduardo SBSV
Salvador airport — international cargo terminal.
Routes from/to
The global corridors where our partner network has the most repeat shipper history and tuned operations.
Industries we move into Brazil
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping to
What documents are needed to ship to Brazil?
Key documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, Certificate of Origin, and an Import License (LI) for regulated goods. Brazil also requires a CPF/CNPJ tax ID for customs clearance.
How long does ocean freight take from the USA to Brazil?
Ocean freight from US East Coast ports to Santos or Rio de Janeiro typically takes 14-21 days for FCL shipments. LCL consolidation may add 5-7 days for handling and deconsolidation at the destination port.
What are the main ports for shipping to Brazil?
The Port of Santos is the largest in Latin America and handles most imports. Other major ports include Paranagua, Rio Grande, Itajai, and Suape. For air freight, Guarulhos (GRU) and Viracopos (VCP) airports are the main hubs.
What customs duties apply when importing to Brazil?
Brazil applies an Import Tax (II) ranging from 0-35%, plus IPI (industrial products tax), ICMS (state tax), PIS and COFINS (federal contributions). Total landed cost can add 50-100% to the product value depending on the HS code.
Does Suaid Global handle customs clearance in Brazil?
Yes, Suaid Global provides end-to-end customs brokerage for Brazil, including tariff classification, ANVISA and INMETRO certifications, SISCOMEX registration, and coordination with Brazilian customs authorities.
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