From Rio to Ipanema and across the Amazon rainforest, PACK & SEND despatches parcels from the UK to Brazil every day of the year, for personal and business customers.
With over 30 years of experience in specialist freight forwarding, international shipping and door-to-door packing and delivery services, PACK & SEND excels in safe and secure shipping around the world.
Because we specialise in large, fragile, awkward and valuable items, no package is too big or too difficult. You can trust our service centre experts to deliver your item to its destination safely and securely.
Here, you’ll find everything you need to think about when shipping your goods to Brazil – from how to address your package to customs requirements and import restrictions.
PACK & SEND has a track record of delivering packages to Brazil on time and in perfect condition. With an impressive range of packing and shipping services – as well as offering end-to-end tracking – we can confidently meet all your international shipping needs.
If you have family and friends in Brazil, you’re jump-starting a business venture or perhaps relocating overseas, there are plenty of reasons for getting important cargo on the move. And you can trust PACK & SEND to handle the entire process for you.
Our competitive range of secure packing and delivery solutions can be tailored to your specific needs.
Get a quoteBefore sending goods to Brazil, make sure you understand the nation’s import regulations.
All deliveries to Brazil from the UK require customs documentation. This will typically include a commercial invoice and, for higher-value shipments, an Import Declaration (DI). Your courier service can assist in providing these documents.
These must be completed accurately to avoid delays in shipping or – at worst – your parcel being returned to you or destroyed.
Include as much detail as possible when completing customs documents. For example, don’t simply write ‘clothes’. Instead, specify ‘2 red T-shirts, made in England’. This helps speed up customs checks when your package arrives in the country.
Additionally, recipients in Brazil must provide their CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) for individuals or CNPJ (Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica) for businesses. Without this information, customs clearance cannot proceed.
Some packages may be exempt from customs charges, such as personal effects, provided they meet specific criteria set by the Brazilian government. Unlike in the EU, Brazil does not offer a VAT-free threshold for imports, meaning duties and taxes may apply to all shipments.
Make sure your package qualifies for any duty exemptions by following the shipping instructions issued by the Brazilian customs authority. For detailed information, visit the Receita Federal website.
Some common mistakes include:
PACK & SEND understands what it takes to meet the import criteria of Brazil, and we work closely with clients to make sure their cargo is fully compliant.
get a quoteOn top of Brazil’s unique import regulations, it’s important to understand which items are prohibited or restricted.
Always check restricted items and size or quantity allowances before sending, as prohibited items may be destroyed or returned to you at a charge.
Examples of restricted or prohibited items include:
If you’re not sure whether your items are permitted, check the details on the Brazilian customs authority’s website.
Get a quoteBrazilian addresses are similar to the UK’s, with a few small differences. Follow the guide below to make sure your parcel arrives safely and avoids delays:
The recipient’s name goes on the first line, with the street name and house number on the second line. The neighbourhood (bairro), city, state, and postcode appear on the third line.
For example:
Recipient’s name
Avenida Nipo-Brasileira 1995, Bairro Centro
Braganca Paulista – SP 12903-010
BRA
Include your return address on the opposite side of the package to the delivery address.
get a quoteAt PACK & SEND, we pride ourselves on delivering your awkward or valuable parcels to Brazil, safely and securely.
Our bespoke packing and shipping service means you can trust that your items will arrive in perfect condition.
We’ll obtain a signature upon receipt of the package, giving you additional peace of mind of safe delivery, and you can protect your parcel with PACK & SEND’s comprehensive loss or damage cover.
Get a quote