CHINA → BRAZIL

Ocean shipping from China and Southeast Asia to São Paulo

A workable ocean route to São Paulo starts with the local importer, Siscomex authorization, NCM classification, federal and state taxes, licensing and final delivery conditions—not a vague promise of tax-included shipping. The main delivery area is São Paulo city and its metropolitan area.

Review a Brazil shipment →
IMPORTANT

“Brazil DDP” is a common market phrase. It does not mean every foreign seller or every product can complete a Brazilian import in the same way. The importer, declaration model and tax responsibility must be defined for each shipment.

BRAZIL WORKFLOW

Confirm the import structure before choosing the mode.

01

Cargo and transaction review

Product, material, use, value, brand, seller, buyer and final consignee.

02

Importer review

Confirm the Brazilian legal importer, Siscomex status and representation structure.

03

NCM and regulatory screening

Review likely classification and possible licenses or agency controls.

04

Landed-cost structure

Model applicable taxes, service fees and destination-state effects using confirmed information.

05

Freight, clearance and delivery

Coordinate China origin, international transport, local customs and final-mile execution.

ROUTE TYPES

Ocean service options

These are planning categories, not universal commitments for every cargo.

LCL

Ocean LCL

For smaller commercial shipments consolidated into a shared container after cargo and importer review.

  • Shared-container planning
  • Deconsolidation and storage review
  • Exception-cost boundaries
FCL

Ocean FCL

For container-scale or recurring cargo, with attention to port costs, free time, demurrage and delivery conditions.

  • 20-foot or 40-foot planning
  • Port and importer coordination
  • Written destination costs
SP

São Paulo delivery

Final delivery is mainly available in São Paulo city and the São Paulo metropolitan area.

  • Address and ZIP review
  • Receiving-condition confirmation
  • Other areas quoted separately
LANDED COST LOGIC

Brazilian landed cost is more than one import tax.

Depending on the classification and import structure, cost may include import duty, federal taxes, state tax, customs-system fees, maritime charges and local handling. Brazil's tax transition makes current, shipment-specific review essential.

NCMProduct classification
IIImport duty
IPI / CBSFederal tax transition
ICMS / IBSState tax transition
SISCOMEXCustoms systems
LOCALClearance and handling
BRAZIL FAQ

Brazil route questions

01Is Brazil DDP the same as USA DDP?+

No. Brazil has different importer authorization, customs systems, NCM classification, tax and state-level requirements. The label DDP cannot replace a written import structure.

02Does the Brazilian consignee need import authorization?+

Formal commercial imports generally require a qualified Brazilian entity and representation in the customs systems. Eligibility and any exemption depend on the shipment and must be checked before booking.

03Why is NCM or detailed product information required?+

NCM affects duty, tax and possible licensing. If the final code is not yet known, provide composition, use, brand, specifications and product photos for preliminary screening.

04Can an all-in price be guaranteed without adjustment?+

Only after confirming the product, importer model, tax basis and operational scope. Inspection, reclassification, storage or regulatory action should be treated separately in the written terms.

05Which ocean gateways and delivery areas are used?+

Ocean routing may involve Santos or another suitable port after cargo and importer review. The published delivery focus is São Paulo city and its metropolitan area; other areas require separate confirmation.

Official references · Reviewed 26 Aug 2026Receita Federal · Siscomex ↗Receita Federal · II ↗
SHIPMENT REVIEW FIRST

Understand the cargo before pricing the route.

Provide product, dimensions, weight, value and destination postal code for an initial route review.

Request a route review →