The Brazilian Customs is very strict regarding to brand new items...

Due to the fact of the products be commercialized (in Brazil) with the most expensive prices on Earth, many people prefer purchasing the products abroad and then bringing them to Brazil.

However, under the make up of "protecting the internal market", the government applies heavy import duties over the brand new items brought from overseas. This way they keep the escape of capital under control. Actually, if they don't do this, people would buy overseas to re-sell in national territory.

Ok, but what if you have no intention of commercializing such goods? What if it's for your own use?

In case of bringing brand new items in a CTR to Brazil you must keep in mind two things: 1- The Brazilian law allows you to bring brand new items in your CTR; 2- If the items values don't match with the price of the market, the Customs officer can apply the values at his free will.

Note: Reasonability! Be reasonable in the quantity of brand new items, don't exceed 20% of the CTR, be reasonable on the price of such items. Plus, inform what's brand new in your shipment, highlight the electronic items.

If you intend to bring a shipment with some brand new items, let us know first. We can help you to fit your desire of bringing new items to the conditions demanded by law.

MB