Personal Effects Customs Clearance Brazil
Holiday baggage and other time sensitive packages should not be sent on this route.
All Shipments to Brazil are Door-to-Airport. Consignee will be responsible for customs clearance at the port. This can either be undertaken by the consignee themselves or by a broker hired by the consignee. All consignments will land at either Rio de Janeiro (RIO), São Paulo (GRU) or Viracopos (VCP).
On this route you are required to visit the destination country’s official customs website and make yourself aware of any requirements, processes or fees, which may be due based on your personal circumstances and what you are shipping.
Upon arrival in the destination you agree to comply with any customs processes, provide the customs authority with any information they request and to discuss the clearance of the shipment directly with the customs authority or our delivery partner in the destination.
General Personal Effects Customs Information
Personal effects are typically defined as used items which have been in the sender's possession for 6 months or more. If your shipment is checked by customs and is found to contain brand new or commercial items, you shipment may not be assessed as personal effects. Keep this in mind if you are sending Christmas gifts or other new items. Please check with customs so you are aware of potential customs duties, follow any advice given and attach all necessary documentation.
In order to demonstrate that your shipment consists of personal effects, you will be required to complete a brief non-generic packing list online, entries to be made in the format: "5 x Cotton Dresses, 2 x Jeans, 3 x Pair of Gloves", and so on, rather than as "10 x Used Clothing".
As customs processes and allowances vary by country, we advise all customers take 5 minutes to check how their personal circumstances and what they are sending will be assessed under the prevailing customs regulations of the destination.
More information is available on our customs information page.
Personal Effects Customs Clearance Brazil
Holiday baggage and other time sensitive packages should not be sent on this route.
All Shipments to Brazil are Door-to-Airport. Consignee will be responsible for customs clearance at the port. This can either be undertaken by the consignee themselves or by a broker hired by the consignee. All consignments will land at either Rio de Janeiro (RIO), São Paulo (GRU) or Viracopos (VCP).
On this route you are required to visit the destination country’s official customs website and make yourself aware of any requirements, processes or fees, which may be due based on your personal circumstances and what you are shipping.
Upon arrival in the destination you agree to comply with any customs processes, provide the customs authority with any information they request and to discuss the clearance of the shipment directly with the customs authority or our delivery partner in the destination.
General Personal Effects Customs Information
Personal effects are typically defined as used items which have been in the sender's possession for 6 months or more. If your shipment is checked by customs and is found to contain brand new or commercial items, you shipment may not be assessed as personal effects. Keep this in mind if you are sending Christmas gifts or other new items. Please check with customs so you are aware of potential customs duties, follow any advice given and attach all necessary documentation.
In order to demonstrate that your shipment consists of personal effects, you will be required to complete a brief non-generic packing list online, entries to be made in the format: "5 x Cotton Dresses, 2 x Jeans, 3 x Pair of Gloves", and so on, rather than as "10 x Used Clothing".
As customs processes and allowances vary by country, we advise all customers take 5 minutes to check how their personal circumstances and what they are sending will be assessed under the prevailing customs regulations of the destination.
More information is available on our customs information page.
A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy.
- Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
- Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type (including nail varnish and perfume);
- Toner Cartridges;
- Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
- No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
- Tracking devices such as AirTags;
- Animals and Animal products;
- Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, weapons (including imitations of same);
- Explosives, incendiary materials and devices including but not limited to fireworks, matches, flares, solid fuels;
- Flowers and plant products;
- Human remains or ashes;
- Medical samples;
- Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
- Pornography;
- Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
- Religious Artefacts
- Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
- Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
- Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
- Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
- Credit cards;
- Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
- Irreplaceable items;
- Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
- Counterfeit goods;
- Items from sanctioned countries;
- Other illegal or restricted goods.
More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.
Items excluded from cover
The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:
- Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
- Glass & Porcelain.
- Any other non standard excess baggage items.
If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.
A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy.
- Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
- Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type (including nail varnish and perfume);
- Toner Cartridges;
- Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
- No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
- Tracking devices such as AirTags;
- Animals and Animal products;
- Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, weapons (including imitations of same);
- Explosives, incendiary materials and devices including but not limited to fireworks, matches, flares, solid fuels;
- Flowers and plant products;
- Human remains or ashes;
- Medical samples;
- Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
- Pornography;
- Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
- Religious Artefacts
- Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
- Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
- Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
- Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
- Credit cards;
- Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
- Irreplaceable items;
- Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
- Counterfeit goods;
- Items from sanctioned countries;
- Other illegal or restricted goods.
More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.
Items excluded from cover
The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:
- Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
- Glass & Porcelain.
- Any other non standard excess baggage items.
If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.
On EU standard services (not express) and all UK and US domestic services you may send:
- Shower gel.
- Toothpaste.
- Other non flammable and non alcohol based liquids, pastes & gels for use on holiday.
Nail varnish, perfume and aerosols are not permitted. If these items are included in your luggage it may be returned to you.
Whilst non alcohol based liquids are permitted, damage caused by leakage is not covered by complimentary cover and therefore only small amounts should be sent. If an x-ray shows liquids of any type security may stop your bag for inspection.
A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy. The following items are prohibited at all times:
- Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
- Alcohol based or Flammable Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type including, but not limited to, nail varnish and perfume;
- Toner Cartridges;
- Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
- No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
- Tracking devices such as AirTags;
- Animals and Animal products;
- Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, weapons (including imitations of same);
- Explosives, incendiary materials and devices including but not limited to fireworks, matches, flares, solid fuels;
- Flowers and plant products;
- Human remains or ashes;
- Medical samples;
- Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
- Pornography;
- Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
- Religious Artefacts
- Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
- Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
- Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
- Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
- Credit cards;
- Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
- Irreplaceable items;
- Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
- Counterfeit goods;
- Items from sanctioned countries;
- Other illegal or restricted goods.
More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.
Items Excluded From Cover
The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:
- Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
- Glass & Porcelain.
- Any other non standard excess baggage items.
If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.
On EU standard services (not express) and all UK and US domestic services you may send:
- Shower gel.
- Toothpaste.
- Other non flammable and non alcohol based liquids, pastes & gels for use on holiday.
Nail varnish, perfume and aerosols are not permitted. If these items are included in your luggage it may be returned to you.
Whilst non alcohol based liquids are permitted, damage caused by leakage is not covered by complimentary cover and therefore only small amounts should be sent. If an x-ray shows liquids of any type security may stop your bag for inspection.
A maximum of 1 lithium battery is permitted per shipment (excludes to / from Australia) when it is contained within a working personal electronic device such as a mobile phone. Review our battery policy. The following items are prohibited at all times:
- Aerosols or any other pressurised containers;
- Alcohol based or Flammable Liquids, Pastes and Gels of any type including, but not limited to, nail varnish and perfume;
- Toner Cartridges;
- Loose Batteries & Power Banks;
- No more than ONE device containing a lithium battery in line with our battery policy OR when shipping to / from Australia or China, NO device containing any kind of battery;
- Tracking devices such as AirTags;
- Animals and Animal products;
- Firearms and firearm parts, ammunition, weapons (including imitations of same);
- Explosives, incendiary materials and devices including but not limited to fireworks, matches, flares, solid fuels;
- Flowers and plant products;
- Human remains or ashes;
- Medical samples;
- Items that require a temperature controlled environment;
- Pornography;
- Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products;
- Tobacco and vaping products regardless of nicotine content;
- Religious Artefacts
- Foodstuffs, perishable, animal origin and controlled food articles and beverages including, but not limited to: Fruit & vegetables, dairy products (including dried products containing dairy such as milk chocolate and protein powder), meat, fish, nuts, seeds, wine, beer, spirits and champagne; or
- Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odour of any kind;
- Valuables and high value items including but not limited to antiques, paintings, jewellery, precious stones and electrical equipment (low value electrical equipment is permitted but sent at the owner's risk);
- Cash or other forms of tradeable currency;
- Credit cards;
- Passports or other confidential personal documentation;
- Irreplaceable items;
- Other Dangerous / hazardous goods;
- Counterfeit goods;
- Items from sanctioned countries;
- Other illegal or restricted goods.
More information is available under section 11 of our terms of service.
Items Excluded From Cover
The following items will be accepted but are sent at your risk and are not included under complimentary cover:
- Electrical Items, including but not limited to; Tablets, Mobile Phones, Computers, Hi-Fis, TVs.
- Glass & Porcelain.
- Any other non standard excess baggage items.
If you choose to send any of the above please ensure you package the item appropriately, for example a TV inside a suitcase is not appropriate.
Why Ship to Brazil?
If you are going to enjoy spectator sports in Brazil or to engage in some activities yourself, Send My Bag can help by shipping your luggage and/or equipment to Brazil. Send My Bag can also ship it home again, plus any purchases you have made while away. By shipping with Send My Bag you will avoid queues at bag drop and luggage carousels and will be able to hop on and off public transport without dragging bags behind you. You can also avoid the stress of paying excess baggage fees at the airport.
If you are a student choosing to spend time in Brazil during your third year abroad, or planning to take your full degree course in Brazil, Send My Bag can send all the possessions you will need for your stay in Brazil. By shipping your things rather than bringing them on the plane yourself, you can have many more of your things with you and can avoid the risk of excess baggage fees.
Send Luggage to Brazil
You can use Send My Bag to send your luggage and boxes to Brazil. No matter if you are going on holiday to Brazil or if you are moving to Brazil for an extended period of time, you can save yourself a lot of stress by sending your luggage with Send My Bag. This means you can bring lots of your favourite things and home comforts with you to make you feel at home in Brazil. With your luggage taken care of, you can focus on discovering your new surroundings. To learn more about sending luggage to Brazil, visit our ‘How it works’ page, or our ‘FAQs’.
Removals to Brazil
If you are moving to Brazil permanently, you will have to look into international removals to Brazil in order to transport all of your possessions. Before you give anything to the removal company, however, make sure that all your items are packaged up carefully so that they arrive intact. Use suitable packaging for your items and tape everything up well.
Student Shipping to Brazil
If you are spending part of your degree in Brazil, if you are taking your full degree course there, or if you are conducting research there, there will be plenty of possessions that you need to bring with you, such as your course textbooks and many other everyday items, like fiction books, clothes and DVDs. Brazil has numerous top universities to choose from, such as the Universidade de São Paulo, the Universidade Estadual de Campinas and the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro. Discover more about student shipping on our student page and find out how to receive your student discount.
Sending a Parcel to Brazil
It’s easy to send a parcel to Brazil with Send My Bag. Sending a parcel is a great idea if you left some items at home when you moved to Brazil. You can ask a friend or family member to put the forgotten items in a box and send them on to you. When sending a parcel to Brazil make sure you select a sturdy box and seal it up well so nothing gets damaged in transit. Read more about sending a parcel and find out what you can send with Send My Bag and how to package your items.
Ways of Shipping to Brazil
If you are going on an activity holiday in Brazil or if you are moving to Brazil to live or to study, you should research the many options available for shipping to Brazil. Some options will be better suited to your needs than others. You can choose between several different options for international shipping to Brazil.
Send Golf Clubs to Brazil
Brazil has good golf courses in the vicinity of most of its major cities, amounting to around 75 golf courses in total. The top-rated courses include Santapazienza, the Rio 2016 Olympic Golf Course and Terravista. You can try out these courses using your own beloved golf clubs, by shipping them to Brazil with Send My Bag. This will make travel to Brazil much easier since you won’t have to wait around at bag drop or luggage carousels, or have to drag large golf bags with you onto public transport, and you can avoid oversized baggage fees. See more information on how to send golf clubs with Send My Bag, including how best to package your golf clubs.
Send your Bike to Brazil
If you want to enjoy a cycling holiday in Brazil, you can send your bicycle with Send My Bag and enjoy cycling through Brazil's stunning countryside. You could even try out the Rio 2016 Olympic Cycling Route. Sending your bike to Brazil is much easier than checking it into the hold of your plane. You will avoid oversized baggage fees and won't have to carry the bike to and from the airport. Your bike will need to be taken apart and properly packaged before being sent to Brazil. Check out our information on bike shipping to learn more.
About Brazil
Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world. It is so large (8, 514, 876.599 km2) that it covers three time zones. This Portuguese-speaking country is home to over 194 million people and around four million different species of flora and fauna. 60% of the Amazon Rainforest is in Brazil, but there are many other natural landscapes in the country, including coastline, scrubland and plains.
Brazil’s climate can vary according to the region, with the Pantanal and Amazon areas becoming very hot during summer, reaching around 40°C (104°F). There is also a rainy season to be aware of, from January to April in the north, April and July in the north east and November to March in the Rio/ São Paulo area. Brazil hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics, in Rio de Janeiro.
There are many forms that a trip to Brazil could take. You could visit one of Brazil’s vibrant cities, such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília or Salvador. Or, you could explore Brazil’s many areas of natural beauty and abundant wildlife. This could be combined with any number of outdoor activities.
You could choose to visit Brazil during carnival, meaning that you get to experience a great party atmosphere and witness elaborate costumes and floats. Rio de Janeiro is particularly well known for its carnival and Salvador has the largest carnival in the world. Salvador is also a very historical city, with many examples of Portuguese colonial architecture. The historic centre of Salvador was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Brazil’s big cities have a host of shopping opportunities, including large, air-conditioned malls. Fortunately for the tireless shopper, shops tend to open late into the evening. The currency is the Brazilian Real.
If you prefer more energetic pursuits, you can enjoy caving, rafting and snorkelling in Brazil. Or, you can trek through stunning scenery. Visit the Iguazu Falls, the Amazon Rainforest, Sugarloaf Mountain or Tijuca Forest. Or, you could spend your time lounging on the beach, at the famous Copacabana or Ipanema beaches, for example.
Please explore this page further to find out about Send My Bag’s shipping service to Brazil.
Air Freight to Brazil
If you need to send large items, such as a writing desk or console table, to Brazil you could try air freight. Transit time is usually one to two days, making it a speedy service. It can be quite expensive, though, with prices increasing as your shipment size increases. You will probably also have to hire a customs agent to handle customs clearance for you. Another cost to consider is getting your items to and from the airport, which means the price of using air freight could quickly mount up. If you send internationally by air freight to Brazil your items will likely arrive at Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo or Viracopos.
Sea Freight and Container Shipping to Brazil
Sea freight or container shipping is normally used when shipping large bulky items, like a snooker table or canoe. These items are loaded onto cargo ships in containers. Sea freight shipping to Brazil can take a number of weeks, so it’s a good option if you don’t need to receive your items immediately. This option can be less expensive than air freight, but you will still need to pay for the services of a customs agent and will need to sort out how to get your items to and from the ports. This means the cost could be more than expected. When using container shipping to Brazil, your items will most likely arrive by ship at one of the major sea ports, such as Vitoria, Rio de Janeiro or Natal.
Shipping Goods to Brazil
You must research current customs rules when shipping goods to Brazil. You should know about any duty that you need to pay and what items are permitted to be shipped to Brazil, which items are restricted, and which are entirely prohibited. Take a look at the prohibited items and customs sections on this page for more information.