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    Streamline international trade with expert customs brokerage

    Our customs brokerage services in Brazil cover every aspect of your customs requirements, helping drive business growth and ensure compliance with international trade regulations. Backed by a team of dedicated customs brokers, we provide high-quality service and focus on continually enhancing the efficiency of your customs operations.

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    Expert customs brokerage backed by comprehensive service

    We support your international trade strategy and help you stay compliant with both Brazilian and international regulations. Our customs brokerage services cover everything from import and export procedures to transit solutions, bonded warehousing, customs consulting, automated software solutions, tax consulting and fiscal representation. With supply chains spanning multiple customs territories, our expertise in customs clearance and international trade regulations is key to keeping your shipments moving efficiently and minimizing delays.

    Our services

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    Export

    As a licensed customs broker, we handle the submission of export declarations and required supporting documentation to the appropriate government authorities, such as customs and tax agencies, on your behalf for exports from Brazil to international markets.

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    Import

    When importing goods into Brazil or across Latin American trade routes, we submit the required import declaration and supporting documentation to the customs authorities on your behalf. To help facilitate a smooth border crossing, we can also assist with the payment of applicable customs duties, excise taxes and other levies.

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    Transit

    Transit is a customs procedure that enables uncleared goods to move across borders and through multiple countries under customs supervision. As an authorized operator, we can submit the required transit declarations on your behalf and provide financial services to cover the necessary guarantees required to secure potential customs liabilities.

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    Special customs procedures

    Special customs procedures allow goods to be temporarily used, processed or repaired with full or partial duty relief, or under duty suspension. Our customs brokers handle all required customs declarations for inward and outward processing, customs warehousing and temporary admission.

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    Interim storage and customs warehousing

    Customs warehousing provides a way to store uncleared goods within the customs territory at an authorized location while suspending import duties, import-related charges and applicable commercial policy measures until the goods are cleared.

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    Related services, consulting and digital solutions

    International trade often involves additional tax obligations. Our tax specialists can provide fiscal representation in Brazil and other countries, helping to facilitate smooth border crossings and compliant cross-border operations. We also offer a range of tax consulting services, including tax registrations, tax return filings and sales listings related to tax drawback schemes.

    Digital processing and comprehensive advice

    Our customs specialists provide comprehensive support, from implementing the appropriate customs procedures to determining preferential origin and obtaining customs authorizations. They help you navigate trade-related requirements such as customs valuation, tariff classification, rules of origin and free trade agreements. To simplify international trade, we guide you through the relevant customs application processes, including binding tariff information, binding origin information and customs authorizations. We also support your trade compliance activities through due diligence checks, government screening, authorization assessments and other compliance-related services for operations in Brazil and across Latin America.

    Our software solutions provide seamless connectivity while improving compliance and transparency across your customs operations. The integrated customs management platform automates customs and risk management processes, enabling efficient workflows. Based on your documents and data, we manage customs clearance both at origin and destination.

    Based on your ERP system and business processes, we provide various integration options and reporting solutions. As part of international trade compliance, all involved parties should be checked against relevant sanctions lists. To support this requirement, our customs engineers can integrate our denied party screening tool into your ERP system, helping to ensure a compliant and efficient trade environment.

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    Benefits

    Our comprehensive customs brokerage services ensure that your customs formalities are handled securely and in full compliance with current customs regulations.

    Rely on our customs experts for the fast and efficient handling of your customs brokerage requirements.

    Regular training keeps our customs specialists up to date, ensuring compliant customs processing.

    Why choose Rhenus

    • The customs experts at Rhenus provide holistic customs brokerage services in Brazil, supporting you with all aspects of trade compliance. For example, we help ensure that anti-terrorism regulations, trade restrictions and other legal requirements are fully observed.
    • Storage in our bonded warehouses: Depending on your requirements, your goods can be stored duty-unpaid in our bonded warehouses, where they remain secure, protected against theft and shielded from weather conditions until onward transportation to their final destination. As an authorized consignor, we can also clear goods at approved locations without being physically present and may involve third parties within the framework of this authorization.
    • Worldwide customs network: Our certified customs processes in Brazil enable the efficient implementation of compliant customs solutions for your business.
    • Innovation and digitalization: Our digital solutions help ensure a fast, transparent and efficient flow of goods throughout your supply chain.
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    Looking for support with your customs brokerage requirements?

    Whether expanding into new markets, growing in Brazil and Latin America, or improving existing customs processes, our experts are ready to assist.

    Frequently asked questions

    The time required for customs clearance depends on factors such as the destination country, the type of goods being shipped and other relevant circumstances. Providing complete and accurate shipment documentation can help speed up the process. Our customs experts are available to assess your situation and advise on the most suitable approach for your specific requirements. Imports into or exports from Brazil, clearance timelines may also vary depending on shipment characteristics and regulatory requirements.

    We provide end-to-end support for all key import, export and transit requirements. In addition, our experts manage complex customs procedures, including inward and outward processing as well as other special customs regimes.

    We provide end-to-end customs clearance services across multiple countries, including dedicated support for your operations in Brazil. Using our proprietary software platform, export and transit data can be reused to support import clearance at destination, creating a consistent and efficient customs process from start to finish.

    We support both customs warehousing and temporary storage requirements. Depending on your needs, we offer short-term storage solutions as well as long-term customs-controlled warehousing options.