Moving from China to Brazil? Shipping Furniture & Personal Effects to Brazil?
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Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. As the world’s fifth-largest country by both area and population, it is the largest country to have Portuguese as an official language and the only one in the Americas. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Brazil has a coastline of 7,491 kilometers (4,655 mi) It borders all other South American countries except Ecuador and Chile and covers 47.3% of the continent’s land area. Its Amazon River basin includes a vast tropical forest, home to diverse wildlife, a variety of ecological systems, and extensive natural resources spanning numerous protected habitats.This unique environmental heritage makes Brazil one of 17 megadiverse countries, and is the subject of significant global interest and debate regarding deforestation and environmental protection.
Brazil’s economy is the world’s ninth-largest by nominal GDP and eighth-largest by GDP (PPP) as of 2016. A member of the BRICS group, Brazil until 2010 had one of the world’s fastest growing major economies, with its economic reforms giving the country new international recognition and influence.
Brazil’s national development bank plays an important role for the country’s economic growth. Brazil is a founding member of the United Nations, the G20, BRICS, Unasul, Mercosul, Organization of American States, Organization of Ibero-American States and the CPLP. Brazil is a regional power in Latin America and a middle power in international affairs, with some analysts identifying it as an emerging global power. One of the world’s major breadbaskets, Brazil has been the largest producer of coffee for the last 150 years.
The core culture of Brazil is derived from Portuguese culture, because of its strong colonial ties with the Portuguese empire. Among other influences, the Portuguese introduced the Portuguese language, Roman Catholicism and colonial architectural styles. The culture was, however, also strongly influenced by African, indigenous and non-Portuguese European cultures and traditions.
Some aspects of Brazilian culture were influenced by the contributions of Italian, German and other European as well Japanese, Jewish and Arab immigrants who arrived in large numbers in the South and Southeast of Brazil during the 19th and 20th centuries. The indigenous Amerindians influenced Brazil’s language and cuisine; and the Africans influenced language, cuisine, music, dance and religion.
Brazilian art has developed since the 16th century into different styles that range from Baroque (the dominant style in Brazil until the early 19th century) to Romanticism, Modernism, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism and Abstractionism. Brazilian cinema dates back to the birth of the medium in the late 19th century and has gained a new level of international acclaim since the 1960s.
When it comes to moving to Brazil, there is a process that is long established and RapidWorld is able to help you resolve any issues. From arranging visas, finding properties and school places, to helping you decide what to take, packing it and shipping it to your new home, you won’t be alone. Our services cover whole China span including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin, Wuhan, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Guilin, Guiyang, Xiamen, Jinan, Nanchang, Changchun, Harbin, etc. We can move you to everywhere in Brazil including Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Brazilia, Belo Horizonte, Fortaleza, Curitiba, Manaus, etc. Here below are some important information regarding moving personal used household goods and effects to Brazil. Please feel free to contact us should you have any question.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following is not permitted into Brazil and if included in shipments will result in seizure of all prohibited items and possible legal penalties against the shipper:
-Used motor vehicle, motorcycles, motor boats or any kind of motorized item that use gas as energy are not allowed into Brazil.-Other electric powered vehicles and boats with no engine, are also not allowed, please contact the destination office for alternative options for custom clearance.
-Liquids & Alcohols for air shipments
RESTRICTED ITEMS
Any item considered consumable, such as spirits, rest of cellar (alcohol) , cosmetics, food and etc , are entitled to pay taxes and duties. These items will be taxed at the rate of 50% of their value. The above restriction does not apply for Diplomatic Shipments.**Brazilian Returning is allowed to import 24 bottles of different type of alcohol on SEA shipment without duties payment.
WEAPONS are allowed into the country, but destination office has to be notified in advance in order to request the local authorities authorization (subject to the export regulations from the origin countries as well)
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Returning Brazilians or permanent VISA (secondy entry) – AIR / SEA– 2 ORIGINAL OBL’S or express release authorization (must be sent by origin office before vessel arrives)* 02 notarized copies of full passport (whole passport, including blank pages)* 02 notarized copies of CPF; (MUST BE REGULAR, PLEASE PROVIDE TO US THE NUMBER AND WE CAN CHECK IT)* 02 notarized copies of RG/ RNE;* 02 Declarations of Residence with recognized signature (We will provide it to client);* 02 Declarations with recognized signature (We will provide it to client);* 01 original proof of residence of the last 13 months before the final return to Brazil got on Brazilian Consulate at origin, or two notarized copies; (The name of this document is Atestado Consular and will avoid duties / taxes payment) OR two notarized copies of the bills at origin under client´s name of the last 13 months before his final return to Brazil; (The bills can be from water, cabo, internet, light or telephone / mobile and this willbe used to avoid payment of taxes / duties since these bills shows client´s name, addres at origin, period of reference)* 02 notarized copies of flight ticket or e-ticket with passenger name, origin, destination, complete date and flight number; (Boarding pass is not acceptable – this document can be sent by mail and we can notarize it)* 02 ways of your power of attorney (port authorities) with recognized signature (We will provide it to client);* 02 original packing lists with recognized signature (We will provide it to client);* List with brand, model and serial number of all electrical appliances that will be packed (This document must be sent before packing).
Permanent visa (First Entry) – AIR / SEA – 2 ORIGINAL OBL’S or express release authorization (must be sent by origin office before vessel arrives)* 02 notarized copies of full passport (whole passport, including blank pages and VISA stamped)* 02 notarized copies of CPF; (MUST BE REGULAR, PLEASE PROVIDE TO US THE NUMBER AND WE CAN CHECK IT)* 02 notarized copies of RNE;* 02 Declarations with recognized signature (We will provide it to client);* 02 notarized copies of flight ticket or e-ticket with passenger name, origin, destination, complete date and flight number; (Boarding pass is not acceptable – this document can be sent by mail and we can notarize it)* 02 ways of your power of attorney (port authorities) with recognized signature (We will provide it to client);* 02 original packing lists with recognized signature (We will provide it to client);* List with brand, model and serial number of all electrical appliances that will be packed (This document must be sent before packing).
Temporary Visa – Air / Sea Shipment– 2 ORIGINAL OBL’S or express release authorization (must be sent by origin office before vessel arrives)* 02 notarized copies of your full passport (whole passport, including blank pages and visa stamped);* 02 notarized copies of CPF or protocol (Brazilian personal document);* 02 notarized copies of RNE / SINCRE or protocol (Brazilian personal document for foreigners);* 02 Declarations with recognized signature (We will provide it to client);* 02 notarized copies of flight ticket or e-ticket with passenger name, origin, destination, complete date and flight number; (Boarding pass is not acceptable – this document can be sent by mail and we can notarize it) It has to be the one that client have used in his first entry in Brazil after have the visa stamped;* 02 ways of your power of attorney (port authorities) with recognized signature (We will provide it to client);* 02 original packing lists with recognized signature (We will provide it to client);* 02 notarized copies of DOU (Diario Oficial da União) with visa published;* 03 ways of Responsability Term (We will provide it to client);* List with brand, model and serial number of all electrical appliances that will be packed (This document must be sent before packing).
DIPLOMATS* 02 notarized or sealed copies of passport ID pages;* 02 notarized or sealed copies of CPF;* 02 notarized or sealed copies of MRE card;* 03 ways of DSI filled and sealed by MRE;* 03 ways of DSI Folha Suplementar;* 02 notarized or sealed copies of flight ticket / e-ticket (with passenger name, origin, destination, complete date, flight number and air line);* 02 ways of Power of Attorney with recognized signature by MRE or a public notary (We will provide it to client);
CLEARANCE PROCEDURES
Customs clearance times
| Air Shipments | Surface Shipment (FCL) | Surface Shipment (LCL) |
| 10-15 working days | 20-30 working days | 20-30 working days |
Above times are estimates only and on the basis that all required documents are available and in order. Actual time for customs clearance may be subject to change. For more information please contact destination office.
Customs and quarantine procedures
Customs prefer the owner of the shipment to be in Brazil when the consignment arrives. The customs clearance in Brazil takes very long because the customs system do not have a specialized department for handling personal used household goods and they require a lot of paperwork before the clearance can be effected. Physical inspection are commonly required and it would prolong the customs clearance. Import duties and taxes are exempted provided that you have been living outside of Brazil for the last 2 years and you did not come back to Brazil for staying longer than 2 months each year. However, considerable number of port charges and container detention costs are expected due to the long customs clearance time. It is very common that the customs clearance takes more than one month.
| Above times are estimates only and on the basis that all required documents are available and in order. Actual time for customs clearance may be subject to change. For more information please contact RapidWorld. |
