Shipping from China to Brazil

Reliable China → Brazil freight for importers who need air, sea, express and DDP (door-to-door) with customs support in one place.

✓ Import licensing (LI) & DUIMP handled in-house for Brazil✓ RADAR compliance checked before every booking✓ Dedicated desk for Santos / Paranaguá / Manaus

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Quick Answer: China to Brazil Shipping Costs & Times

Shipping from China to Brazil takes 5–10 days by air ($5.50–$10.50/kg) and 30–50 days by sea (20ft from about $2,350, LCL from $430–$620/CBM). Brazilian customs is one of the strictest in the world — our DDP service includes complete import documentation handling.

We ship electronics, machinery, auto parts, furniture and consumer goods from major Chinese ports to Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Paranaguá, Itajaí and Manaus (via SUFRAMA for the Free Trade Zone).

Choose the Best Shipping Method to Brazil

Compare by speed, cost, cargo size and customs needs — then pick the option that fits.

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Air Freight

Best for: High-value electronics, medical equipment, urgent stock.

Transit time: 5–10 days to GRU / GIG / VCP.

Cost guide: Around $5.50–$10.50/kg.

✅ Choose this if: Speed and reliability justify higher cost.

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Sea Freight (FCL/LCL)

Best for: Bulk, machinery and containerized cargo.

Transit time: 30–50 days to Santos / Paranaguá / Itajaí.

Cost guide: 20ft from about $2,350; LCL $430–$620/CBM.

✅ Choose this if: You need the lowest cost for large shipments.

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DDP

Best for: Importers who want Brazilian customs (DI/DUIMP), taxes and delivery fully managed.

Transit time: DDP air 8–12 days; DDP sea 40–55 days.

Cost guide: All-in per-kg or per-CBM by route and product.

✅ Choose this if: You want to avoid the complexity of Brazilian import rules.

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Express

Best for: Samples and small parcels.

Transit time: 5–10 days.

Cost guide: Courier rates with our discounted contracts.

✅ Choose this if: Small urgent packages.

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Air Freight from China to Brazil (2026 Reference Rates)

Reference air cargo rates by weight break on popular routes. Final quotes depend on exact weight, volume, season and airline space.

Route	Transit	100kg	300kg	500kg	1000kg
Guangzhou (CAN) → São Paulo (GRU)	5–8 days	$1,680–$2,160	$3,520–$4,560	$5,300–$6,850	$9,900–$12,800
Hong Kong (HKG) → Rio de Janeiro (GIG)	6–10 days	$1,760–$2,280	$3,680–$4,780	$5,520–$7,150	$10,300–$13,300

📦 HOW AIR RATES ARE CALCULATED: Air cargo is billed on chargeable weight — the higher of gross weight and volumetric weight (L×W×H in cm ÷ 6,000). A light 20 kg carton of plastic goods can be billed at 40 kg if its volume says so.

Surcharges: fuel and peak-season surcharges can move rates 10–25% in Q4. Rates above are estimates — use our Freight Cost Calculator for a quick quote.

Sea Freight from China to Brazil (2026 Reference Rates)

FCL (full container) and LCL (per CBM) reference rates on major lanes:

Route	Transit	20ft FCL	40ft FCL	LCL / CBM
Ningbo → Santos	32–42 days	$2,350–$3,250	$4,480–$5,860	$430–$520/CBM
Shanghai → Itajaí	36–50 days	$2,680–$3,680	$4,980–$6,450	$520–$620/CBM

🚢 FCL OR LCL? FCL wins when you have roughly 15 CBM or more, or need faster door-to-door handling; LCL bills per CBM with a minimum charge and suits first orders and market stock. We quote both and recommend the cheaper landed route.

Surcharges: BAF (bunker adjustment) and PSS (peak season surcharge) move with fuel and demand — our quotes are all-in and itemized.

DDP Shipping from China to Brazil

Brazilian imports require DI/DUIMP registration, import license for many goods, and strict invoice rules. Our DDP service covers these plus ICMS/IPI/II taxes per agreement and final delivery — a true 'hands-free' option for Brazilian buyers.

💡 PRO TIP: DDP is the simplest choice for first-time importers — one price covers pickup, freight, customs, duties and final delivery. You focus on selling, we handle the logistics.

📦 What's included in our DDP service

Pickup from your supplier — any city in China
Export customs clearance and consolidation at our warehouse
International air or sea freight on the confirmed schedule
Brazil customs clearance with duties and taxes handled
Duties and taxes prepaid per the agreed terms — no surprises at arrival
Final delivery to your door — warehouse, shop or home, nationwide

🛣️ How a DDP shipment actually flows

Pickup from your supplier anywhere in China — we consolidate at our export warehouse.
Export customs clearance, then air or sea freight booked on the confirmed schedule.
Destination clearance prepared before arrival: HS classification, duties and taxes calculated upfront.
Customs clearance and duty settlement on arrival, handled by our local team.
Final delivery to your door — warehouse, shop or home, nationwide.

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Major Ports in Brazil: Key Gateways from China

Most sea shipments from China arrive through the gateways below. Choosing the right arrival port can save hundreds of dollars per container on inland trucking — we route every FCL quote through the most cost-effective gateway for your delivery address.

Port / Hub	Transit from China	Why it matters	Best for
Santos	32–42 days	Handles around 40% of Brazil's containers; our partner terminal gives DDP clients priority when congestion peaks.	Full containers and nationwide distribution.
Paranaguá	34–44 days	Strong for agribusiness and general cargo — a good alternative when Santos is busy.	Agricultural products, fertilizers and general cargo.
Itajaí / Navegantes	36–46 days	Southern gateway favoured by eCommerce and fashion importers.	eCommerce, apparel and consumer goods.
Manaus	40–50 days	SUFRAMA free-trade-zone port for electronics and motorcycles, with special tax treatment.	Electronics, appliances and motorcycles for the Manaus free zone.

Customs & Documents: Importing to Brazil

Brazil's import regime is the most documentation-heavy in the Americas: RADAR registration, import licenses, and the new DUIMP declaration. Getting these right before sailing is the difference between smooth clearance and 30 days in a Santos warehouse.

📋 The Brazil clearance process

Verify RADAR status (Siscomex registration) for the importer.
Check import license (LI) requirement by HS code — machinery and many industrial goods need it pre-shipment.
File DUIMP (Declaração Única de Importação) — the successor to DI.
Pay II + IPI + ICMS; arrange ANVISA/INMETRO certification for regulated goods.

📄 Documents checklist

Commercial invoice (Portuguese-friendly format)
Packing list
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
RADAR registration proof
Import license (LI) where required
INMETRO/ANVISA certificates for regulated products
DUIMP declaration (filed by us)

Local Market Insight: What We Know About Shipping to Brazil

Brazil is the hardest Latin American market to import into — and the one where a good forwarder earns their fee. The buyer needs RADAR registration, most machinery needs an import license (LI) before shipment, and the new DUIMP system has changed the declaration process.

The tax stack is brutal: II (import duty) + IPI + ICMS can reach 60–100% of the FOB value on consumer goods. We've seen clients quote 'cheap freight' and then choke on taxes they didn't plan for — our DDP quotes are built with the full tax picture.

Manaus Free Trade Zone (SUFRAMA) is a genuine money-saver for electronics and motorcycles — but only if the paperwork is right. We handle SUFRAMA routing for qualifying clients.

🧑‍💼 Who imports from China to Brazil?

Industrial buyers — machinery, parts and components for Brazilian factories (license-heavy, our specialty).
E-commerce sellers via the 'bloqueio' simplified import for small parcels.
Consumer goods traders in São Paulo and the south (Curitiba, Porto Alegre).

Seasonal Shipping Calendar — Brazil

When to book, what to expect — the real seasonality of the Brazil lane:

🗓️ Jan–Feb (CNY + Carnaval)Chinese factories close AND Brazil's Carnaval (Feb) slows ports and banks — plan a 2–3 week buffer.

🗓️ Apr–JunPost-CNY rates are soft; good window for FCL bookings.

🗓️ Oct–Dec (Black Friday Brazil)Brazil's Black Friday (Nov) — eCommerce stock must clear customs by early November.

Ports & Inland Logistics: The Ground Reality

Santos: handles ~40% of Brazil's containers; congestion varies — DDP clients get priority via our partner terminal.
Paranaguá: strong for agribusiness and general cargo; good alternative when Santos is busy.
Itajaí/Navegantes: southern gateway favored by eCommerce and fashion importers.
Manaus: SUFRAMA free-trade-zone port for electronics and motorcycles — special tax treatment.

Importing to Brazil: Key Things to Know

Brazil requires RADAR registration (Siscomex) for importers — foreign sellers should confirm the buyer's status or use a licensed importer of record.
Duties (II), IPI and ICMS stack up; total landed cost is often 60–100% of the FOB value — always get an all-in quote.
Manaus Free Trade Zone (SUFRAMA) offers tax incentives for electronics and motorcycles.
Portuguese labeling and ANATEL/ANVISA approvals apply to many products.

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