1. Your category in Brazil
Pick your category and this section shows what we actually hold for Brazil: how many potential buyers we have verified, what roles they play in the supply chain, and how well they fit. Switch back to All industries at any time.
“Potential buyers” means the buyers we have verified and listed in our own directory — not every importer in the country. Buyer roles are our own grouping of the roles recorded in that directory. (21 of these records do not yet carry a recorded buyer role.)
2. Entry gate
Brazil's gate is the heaviest in this group. Certification is compulsory for many electrical and telecom products, the importer must hold a RADAR registration, and a large share of products additionally need an import licence issued before shipment. On top of that the tax structure is layered, so a quote based on duty plus VAT alone will be wrong.
| Requirement | Status | What it involves | Lead time | Cost | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INMETRO certification | Mandatory (regulated products) | Compulsory certification against the applicable Brazilian conformity programme, with testing at an accredited laboratory and ongoing factory surveillance for some categories. | 8–16 weeks | Pending | Pending |
| ANATEL certification | Mandatory (radio / telecom) | Radio and telecommunications equipment must be certified by ANATEL, with certification held by a Brazilian entity. Testing is normally required locally. | 8–16 weeks | Pending | Pending |
| RADAR registration and import licence | Always applies | The importer must hold a RADAR registration with the customs authority, and many product categories additionally require an import licence obtained before shipment — sometimes with prior approval from the sectoral regulator. | 2–8 weeks | Pending | Pending |
| Tariff (MFN) | Always applies | Average applied MFN tariff around 13.3%; the rate depends on the HS line and must be confirmed line by line at HS-code level. | — | On customs value | Pending |
| Tariff (Mercosur) | Not available for Chinese origin | Brazil applies the Mercosur common external tariff and has no free trade agreement with China. Intra-Mercosur origin goods move duty-free, and Brazil has agreements with a number of other partners. | — | — | Pending |
| VAT | Always applies | Brazil does not have a single import VAT. Imports are subject to federal duty, industrial product tax, social contributions on imports and a state tax (ICMS) that varies by state and by product. We do not publish a single combined figure — confirm the full calculation with the importer's customs broker. | — | Layered; confirm locally | Pending |
| Labelling | Mandatory | Portuguese-language labelling with product name, the Brazilian importer's name and address, country of origin, and the applicable certification mark. Specific categories have their own labelling instructions. | 2–4 weeks | — | Pending |
Certification, tariff and clearance figures change. Every row above carries a verification date, and the current requirement is confirmed with your nominated local agent before each shipment.
3. Buyers and channel partners
Leading buyers and channel partners
Every company below is a real business in Brazil taken from our own buyer research, and we have verified that its website is reachable. Names and business types are public; decision-makers, direct emails and phone numbers are reserved for members of the Buyer Directory.
How to use this list: do not mass-mail, and do not quote before you have a full tax calculation. Brazilian buyers are experienced importers who will expect you to understand the structure — arrive with the numbers, not with a brochure.
4. Demand and import profile
Select your HS code and this block shows the import performance of your own category in Brazil — not the country's macro numbers.
Import size & growth
Example: imports of this category run at a double-digit share of the market's total and are growing faster than overall imports.
Example values · to be replaced with OEC / WITS data for your HS line
Source-country mix
Example: China is the largest source, ahead of regional and EU suppliers.
Example values · to be replaced with OEC / WITS data for your HS line
Price band
Example: the mid price band is where Chinese supply competes; the low band is held by regional producers.
Example values · to be replaced with customs / trade data
What we can supply to this market
These are the lines we have found the strongest fit for Brazil. Specifications are on the product pages; tell us your application and we will confirm the model.
5. Landed-cost calculator
A static table cannot persuade anyone. Enter your own numbers and see the landed cost. Duty rate and freight are editable so you can test scenarios.
Your shipment
Estimated landed cost
Illustrative calculation only. It excludes anti-dumping duty, excise, port storage and any category-specific surcharge. Confirm the duty rate and local charges with your forwarder before making a commitment.
6. Logistics and customs
Clearance-day figures change with congestion and policy; treat as indicative and confirm before quoting.
7. Payment, currency and tax
8. Localisation and communication
These are the details nobody tells you, and one mistake can cost you a customer.
9. Risks and timing
Frequently asked questions
Does my product need INMETRO certification?
Many electrical and energy-using products do. The applicable conformity programme depends on the category, and testing is normally carried out at an accredited laboratory with ongoing surveillance for some products.
Do I need an import licence?
For many categories, yes, and it must be obtained before shipment — sometimes with prior approval from the sectoral regulator. Confirm the position for your HS line.
What is RADAR?
The importer registration with the Brazilian customs authority. The Brazilian importer must hold it before goods can be cleared.
How much tax is charged on imports?
Brazil does not have a single import VAT. Federal duty, industrial product tax, social contributions and a state tax apply, with the state rate varying by destination. Ask the importer's broker for a full calculation.
Is there a free trade agreement between China and Brazil?
No. Brazil applies the Mercosur common external tariff. Intra-Mercosur origin goods move duty-free.
How long does clearance take?
Typically five to twelve days, the slowest in this group. Santos congestion and tax calculation queries are the usual causes of delay.
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