The customs and port regulations in Brazil are very strict. However, as long as both parties (exporters and importers) prepare in advance and provide complete and accurate documents, the risk of goods being detained can be greatly reduced, ensuring smooth customs clearance. This article aims to help you gain a deep understanding of Brazils customs and port regulations, avoid goods being detained, and ensure smooth customs clearance.

Consignee Information:For all goods shipped to Brazil, if the consignee is TO ORDER, detailed information of the consignee must be provided. Only after the Brazilian customs system (SISCARGA) confirms this information will the goods be released.
Goods without Documents:All goods without documents or with incorrect information will be regarded as smuggled goods, immediately seized by the customs and fined.
Household Goods and Second - hand Vehicles:Only accept prepayment terms.
Dangerous Goods:Must be declared in detail on the bill of lading and the customs cargo manifest.
Ship Parts:At least 5 working days need to be reserved to organize customs clearance.
Original Bill of Lading:The agent at the port of shipment must ensure that all the information provided matches the information in the system.
Goods without Documents:If the required documents cannot be provided on time, the Brazilian agent will not assume any responsibility.
Transshipment Goods:Need to follow the same customs procedures as imported goods.
Short - shipped Goods:If the container is not unloaded, the Brazilian agent must be informed immediately.
Import Documents and Amendments:All amendments must be completed before the ship arrives at the Brazilian port.
Goods Description:A detailed description must be provided on the bill of lading and the cargo manifest.
Container Seal Number:All containers must be declared on the cargo documents.
LCL Cargo:Must be shown as in LCL shipping status.
Original Bill of Lading:Must be consistent with the information in the system.
CNPJ and CPF:All importing companies or individuals must provide the corresponding identification number.
NCM:Must be shown on the cargo manifest.
Volume Information:Must be shown in the bill of lading.
Transiting Goods:All documents must be provided 5 days before the ship arrives at the port.
Temperature:The set temperature of the refrigerated container needs to be shown in the bill of lading.
Flat File:Must be transmitted before the ship arrives at the port.

Brazil is known as having the strictest customs in the world. Many goods get detained when imported to Brazil due to unfamiliarity with or non-compliance with local customs regulations. Here are the seven main reasons for cargo detention:

1、Incomplete or incorrect documents:Failure to provide complete or accurate import documents.
2、Vague cargo description:Generic descriptions are used on the bill of lading.
3、Failure to declare in advance:Failure to provide all information to the customs within the specified time.
4、Incomplete consignee information:Failure to provide detailed information of the consignee.
5、Violation of dangerous goods regulations:Failure to declare or label as required.
6、Lack of authorization:Failure to obtain authorization from the shipowner or consignee for changes.
7、Violation of port regulations:Such as failure to declare transshipment goods as required or failure to notify of transshipment.