Local entity rules
Only a Brazilian company with RADAR can import. A foreign seller cannot file alone.
Brazil is the largest economy and IT market in South America. Its banks, data centers and telecom operators buy servers, laptops and network gear all year. Importing to Brazil needs a local company with a RADAR licence, a DUIMP declaration on Siscomex and, for telecom gear, Anatel approval. One missing step can stop your cargo at the port. We act as your importer of record Brazil partner and manage the filings for you.
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Every commercial shipment to Brazil needs an importer enabled in RADAR and a DUIMP filed on Siscomex.
Receita Federal, the federal revenue and customs service, controls all imports.
A company can only import into Brazil once its CNPJ, the Brazilian tax number, is enabled in RADAR. In 2026 Brazil moved most air and sea imports from the old DI to the DUIMP on the Siscomex Single Portal. A DI filed where the DUIMP is mandatory is cancelled.
Exporter Managed Filings, With TradeWise as IOR
First, you share your commercial invoice and product details. Then, you name TradeWise as the official entity legally responsible for importing your goods into the country. Once you set up this process, all your future shipments go through the same smooth process. You stay listed as the exporter on every document. We handle all import formalities in Brazil.
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Every Brazil shipment follows this path when TradeWise is your importer of record.
The importer's CNPJ is active in RADAR.
The broker files the DUIMP on the Siscomex Single Portal.
Duties and taxes are debited, and customs assigns a control channel.
Checks are completed, then the goods are released.
What Receita Federal Checks Before Your Goods Are Released
Receita Federal checks every import on Siscomex.
Duty depends on the NCM code of each item. IPI, PIS and COFINS follow, then the state ICMS. Are you wondering how to import laptops and servers to Brazil? Start with these four checks.
Before you ship
TradeWise prepares and checks this whole file for you before dispatch.
South America region
South American customs authorities review data before the cargo arrives. Port delays happen when one document is missing or does not match. That is where TradeWise steps in. Our specialists check Anatel certificates, origin records and NCM classification before your shipment leaves, keeping your Brazil import customs clearance on schedule.
These five issues slow down most shipments.
Only a Brazilian company with RADAR can import. A foreign seller cannot file alone.
Since 2026, Anatel reads DUIMP data to flag telecom cargo without approval.
CBS and IBS test rates began in 2026. From 2027, CBS replaces PIS and COFINS on imports.
Taxes stack, so plan the budget early.
Santos handles a large share of container traffic. Plan extra days.
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Three services remove the most common causes of delay in Brazil.
TradeWise prepares and files every customs document correctly. Our IOR services Brazil team helps you import IT equipment to Brazil without penalties or delay.
IORWe work with the broker, the certifier and Anatel, so every approval is ready on time. Nothing waits for paperwork.
AnatelOur team values your goods from the beginning. We work to avoid costly revaluations of your goods.
ValuationThese are the Brazil import regulations for IT equipment, the authorities and rules your goods must satisfy before they can be sold or used. Do I need an importer of record in Brazil? If you have no local company with RADAR, yes. TradeWise can take that role.
Most Important for Tech Imports
Anatel, the telecom regulator, controls telecom products under the General Telecommunications Law. Equipment needs a certificate issued or accepted by Anatel before it is used or sold. This covers phones, routers, Wi-Fi access points and IoT devices.
TradeWise compiles and submits the full Anatel file for you to speed up approval and Brazil import customs clearance. Plan extra time for testing.
This federal agency handles imports, exports and taxes. It collects import duty, IPI, PIS and COFINS.
The licence that lets a Brazilian company trade abroad. Limited categories cap the value a company can import.
The national foreign trade system. The DUIMP and import licences run through its Single Portal.
Brazil is a large economy built on farming, mining, oil and manufacturing. Santos is the main container port. São Paulo Guarulhos and Viracopos in Campinas are the main air cargo gateways.
Its main trading partners include China, the United States, Argentina and the European Union.
Local entity rules, Anatel approval and a changing tax system are real hurdles. With the right partner, shipments stay compliant, efficient, and cost-effective, whether you import tech goods or export dual-use products.
Public holidays can delay shipping deadlines. Book early in December.
7 September
The main national holiday. Offices close.
Carnival
Much of the country slows down for several days.
20 November
A national holiday since 2024. Offices close.
Late December
Offices and ports slow down.
Tell us what you are shipping. Our team will help you with all the requirements and paperwork. After that we will send you a quote with every cost listed.
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