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Moving personal effects and household goods to Brazil requires prior planning and preparation. A simple oversight could result in delays, fines, or even seizure of your shipment. Costs clearing customs can be expensive so it pays to have all your paperwork in order prior to arrival of the shipment at the port-of-entry (POE). Your shipment will clear customs at this port and you will want to avoid having your shipment remaining there for any length of time.
This is where we can provide you with services and expertise assisting you in preparing for the formalities required by Brazilian Customs Authorities. We have over 21 years experience moving families to and from Brazil. We also recommend you contact the closest Brazilian Consulate for information on moving to Brazil.
As soon as you have booked your shipment with your mover using Worldmover Americas as the delivery agent, contact our office at imports@brazilmover.com and request customs information and forms for the port-of-entry your shipment will arrive at. Some important considerations you should be aware of: Do not attempt to move a shipment to Brazil with a “Tourist visa”. This could result in delays and fines at great expense to yourself. Tourists are only allowed very small personal effects shipments (clothing, books, etc.) and the shipment will be subject to import duties. Larger shipments will be subject to fines and possible confiscation and incur in very high detention and port storage charges.
Persons holding a valid permanent visa and returning Brazilian citizens who have remained the previous 12 continuous months overseas, can import their household goods and personal effects duty-free. Brazilian citizens and returning foreigners with a permanent visa must show proof of continuous residence overseas providing customs authorities with either of the following documents, in order of preference; a) a certificate of residency issued by the Brazilian Consulate, b) school records, c) employment records, d) utility bills.
- The inventory to be submitted to customs must be in Portuguese with values and your signature and you should identify new and used items. You should indicate the make, model and serial number of all electrical/electronic appliances and/or equipment.Click here for a sample.
Do not attempt to ship automobiles, motorcycles, boats, kayaks, canoes and/or car/boat/aircraft engines with the shipment as they could be detained at customs at great expense to yourself.
Diplomats moving to Brazil
Make sure you request a copy of the ocean bill of landing (B/L) from the mover and fax it to your Embassy in Brazil so that they can request the DSI (import authorization for diplomats) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brasilia. Since this document normally takes 2-3 weeks to be issued, the sooner you request this document, the less port storage charges will accrue.
* Customs regulations in Brazil are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to brazil and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, we cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local Brazilian embassy or consulate before you make your move to brazil.
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