Americas · country guide
Trade with Brazil.
Brazil is one of the world’s largest exporters of soybeans, iron ore, sugar, coffee, beef and corn. It is also a major importer of fertilizers, chemicals, machinery and fuels.
- Santos · Paranaguá · Itajaí
- 4 relevant categories
- 4 relevant products
Market overview
Key industries
- Agribusiness
- Mining
- Oil and gas
- Manufacturing
Import opportunities
- Fertilizers
- Chemicals
- Machinery and electronics
- Fuels
Export opportunities
- Soybeans and corn
- Iron ore
- Sugar and coffee
- Granite and stone
Trade requirements
The main rules to check when trading with Brazil. This is orientation, not legal or customs advice.
- RADAR registration
- Importers and exporters need RADAR authorisation from the federal revenue service.
- Import licences
- Some products need a licence or prior approval before shipment.
- Agricultural inspection
- Agricultural and food imports are inspected by the agriculture ministry.
- Mercosur
- Brazil applies the Mercosur Common External Tariff, and import taxes add significantly to landed cost.
Logistics considerations
Santos is the largest container port in Latin America; Paranaguá, Itajaí and Rio Grande serve the south.
Harvest seasons can congest grain ports and trucking.
Long inland distances make port choice important.
Relevant TP4 categories for Brazil
Relevant products
Urea
Nitrogen fertilizer in prilled or granular form, plus technical grades.
HS 3102
Granite Slabs
Natural granite in slabs and cut-to-size for building and interiors.
HS 6802
Caustic Soda
Sodium hydroxide in flakes, pearls or lye for industrial processing.
HS 2815
Hydraulic Excavators
Crawler and wheeled excavators, new or used, for construction and mining.
HS 8429
Information current as of October 2026. Regulations, duties and documentation requirements change. Confirm with the relevant authority, your customs broker or forwarder before shipment. TP4 does not claim offices or operations in Brazil.
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