Import Process – Instructions - Customs Clearance in Brazil
Every product that arrives in Brazil, either permanently or temporarily is subject to the customs clearance for importation
process. These procedures aim to verify the accordance between the data reported by the importer on the SISCOMEX
(government system) and the imported goods per se; as well as the accordance with any particularity required by legislation.
So, we would like to request you the items listed below:
The Proforma Invoice must be sent to the buyer in the moment of the purchase order-quotation agreement.
Proforma Invoice is a document necessary to get authorizations prior to shipment as Import License, Authorizations in IBAMA,
to Request Ex-Tarifário and to pay all advanced payment.
Please find bellow the instructions:
1- Mandatory original documents for customs clearance:
1.a) COMMERCIAL INVOICE
The commercial invoice must be printed in letterhead paper, duly hand signed and cannot be made in any kind of photocopy.
The following information must be stated on the Commercial Invoice:
1) Exporter (complete name and address)
2) Manufacturer (complete name and address)
3) Importer and Consignee (complete name and address - CNPJ)
4) Incoterms 2020 reference
5) Country of origin
6) Country of shipment
7) Part number/reference
8) Complete description of the Material or Equipment including Model and Serial Number
9) HS Code – NCM (with the format: [Link])
10) Quantity of items or equipment
11) Unit price / Total price
12) Currency
13) Total Net weight.
14) Total Gross weight
15) Quantity of packages
16) Payment terms
17) Bank - complete information (very important)
18) Freight Charges and Currency (in case of prepaid freight)
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1.b) PACKING LIST
The packing list must be printed in letterhead paper, duly hand signed and cannot be made in any kind of photocopy.
The following information must be stated on the Packing List:
1) Exporter (complete name and address)
2) Manufacturer (complete name and address)
3) Importer and Consignee (complete name and address - CNPJ)
4) Part number/reference
5) Complete description of the Material or Equipment
6) Total Net weight
7) Total Gross weight
8) Quantity of packages
9) Dimensions of each package (Height x Width x Length) in meters
10) Net weight and gross weight of each package
11) Needs to contain the information about what items are inside each box or pallet and the quantity of each item.
12) Type of packages (for example: made by wooden, by cardboard, etc..)
1.c) BILL OF LADING - AIRWAYBILL
Must be issued by freight forwarder in accordance with the international regulation.
Do not forget to declare:
1) SHIPPER - Exporter (complete name and address)
2) Importer and Consignee (complete name and address - CNPJ)
3) Short description of the Material or Equipment including Model and Serial Number
4) HS Code – NCM (with the format: [Link])
5) Quantity of items or equipment
6) Total Net weight.
7) Total Gross weight
8) Quantity of packages
Importer – Consignee:
Brazauro Recursos Minerais S/A
Estrada Tocantinzinho, KM 64, Ramal Norte, KM 05
City: Itaituba - State: Pará - Country: Brazil
Zip Code: 68.189-000
CNPJ: 05.943.917/0003-05
E-mail: [Link]@[Link]
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2- The original documents must be sent by courier express to NOTIFY PARTY:
INTERNACIONAL COMISSÁRIA DE DESPACHOS ADUANEIROS
Rua Tenente Brito Melo, 1223 - 7º andar - Barro Preto
City: Belo Horizonte – State: Minas Gerais – Country: BRASIL
Zip Code: 30180-074
Contact person: Mr. Frederico Ramos
E-mail: imp5@[Link]
Please find below a list of the ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IN BRAZIL:
- 3/3 original and 3 copies not negotiable of Bill of Lading;
- Commercial Invoice, in 2-fold,
- Packing List, in 2-fold,
- Origin Certificate, ONLY FOR MERCOSUL MEMBERS.
- Fumigation Certificate.
3- INCOTERMS – FREIGHT FORWARDER:
3.a) Incoterms group E and F (EXW, FOB, FCA, FAS):
Dear vendor:
As soon as the cargo is ready for shipping, please send us the draft of packing list and the draft of the commercial invoice
to: E-mail: [Link]@[Link] ; BRTZ-logistics@[Link]
G Mining´s logistics team will inform you as soon as possible the name and the contact of the freight forwarder.
Original documents required: commercial invoice, packing list, Quality Certificate, Origin Certificate (when Mercosul
members), Fumigation Certificate.
3.b) Incoterms group C (CFR, CIF):
Dear vendor:
DO NOT SHIP THE GOODS BEFORE YOU RECEIVE OUR SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS AT ANY CIRCUNSTANCES!
As soon as the cargo is ready for shipping, please send us the draft of packing list and the draft of the commercial invoice
to:
E-mail: [Link]@[Link] ; imp5@[Link]
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The logistics team will inform you if you can go ahead with the shipment or if you need to wait for the Import License prior to
shipment.
After you get the authorization, you can proceed with the shipment.
Original documents required: commercial invoice, packing list, Bill of Lading/AWB, Quality Certificate, Origin Certificate
(when Mercosul members), Fumigation Certificate.
4- PACKING:
It is SUPPLIER's responsibility that all products are contained in a secure and appropriate packing, marked and indicated
accordingly with the purchase order.
5- FUMIGATION CERTIFICATE:
In case of usage of wooden packages such as boxes, pallets, crates, etc., according to Brazilian Customs Rules, a fumigation
certificate is required for every shipment. The wooden cases must be fumigated and stamped on all faces as per ISPM15
(International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures).
6- NON-COMPLYING PRODUCTS:
In case the product received is non-complying with specification has the IMPORTER the right to return it to the SUPPLIER with
collect freight and have it replaced for a complying product (all costs will be borne by the SUPPLIER) or SUPPLIER shall
reimburse all costs borne by IMPORTER in case the product is not returned. All conditions shall be negotiated by SUPPLIER
from its technical responsibilities and contractual warranties.
7- LIABILITY, GUARANTEE:
SUPPLIER shall become and remain totally liable towards IMPORTER. for the quality, quantity, delivery times, performance,
and conformity of the product, as well as all the supplies, thereto related, directly, or indirectly supplied or performed by
SUPPLIER. SUPPLIER shall be responsible and liable for actual damages caused, up to the limit of 100% (one hundred percent)
of the.
Contacts:
- Regarding International shipments – freight forwarder – booking vessels:
Johan Chagneaud – E-mail: [Link]@[Link] - T: 450-465-1950, 221 C: 514-585-5796
- Regarding customs clearance in Brazil – land freight in Brazil:
Rosana Matos – E-maill: rmatos@[Link] – T: 55 31 98848 6907
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