Curitiba, Brazil
Customs clearance in Curitiba
Import and export clearance for shipments to and from Curitiba. Customs clearance in Brazil is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
Industries in Curitiba and how we support them
Curitiba is one of Brazil's main automotive locations: Renault and Volkswagen-Audi build cars in São José dos Pinhais, Volvo produces trucks and buses in the city, and CNH makes agricultural machinery. Araucária has a refinery and chemical plants. Paraná is also a major agricultural state, exporting soy, grain and meat through Paranaguá. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight on our own air waybills via CWB and São Paulo, Next Flight Out for line-down parts, On-Board Courier for critical components and FCL or LCL via Paranaguá. Customs clearance is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
Operational logistics facts for Curitiba
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) | Automotive parts, general cargo | Airport located next to the São José dos Pinhais car plants |
| Port of Paranaguá | Containers, vehicles, agricultural bulk | Main seaport for Paraná, linked to Curitiba by road and rail |
| Curitiba Industrial City and São José dos Pinhais | Cars, trucks, agricultural machinery | Inbound parts and tooling cleared in one shipment file |
Airports, seaports and connections in Curitiba
- AirportCuritiba Afonso Pena
CWB - SeaportParanaguá
Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) in São José dos Pinhais, just south-east of Curitiba, serves the city and the state of Paraná and sits close to the region's main car plants. International air freight for Curitiba often connects via São Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU) or Viracopos (VCP). For sea freight, the Port of Paranaguá on the Paraná coast is one of Brazil's main ports for containers, vehicles and agricultural bulk, and it is the natural port for Curitiba's industry. Ports in Santa Catarina, such as Itajaí and Itapoá, are alternatives.
The BR-277 runs from Curitiba down the Serra do Mar to Paranaguá, and a freight railway operated by Rumo also links the city with the port. The BR-116 (Régis Bittencourt) runs north to São Paulo and south towards Rio Grande do Sul, while the BR-376 leads south to Joinville and the Santa Catarina coast. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Greater Curitiba, including São José dos Pinhais, Araucária and the Curitiba Industrial City.
Clearance through the Ziem network in Brazil
In Brazil, customs entries are filed by a partner team in the Ziem network. They work under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures; our operations desk prepares the shipment data and remains your contact for the whole shipment.
Customs clearance in Brazil
Ziem network
Customs clearance in Brazil is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
For air freight to and from Brazil we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Brazil need a CNPJ company registration and RADAR authorisation in Siscomex.
Avoiding delays at customs
Most customs delays come from inconsistent documents: different values on invoice and packing list, missing HS codes or unclear goods descriptions. We review the documents against each other before departure, so the declaration in Brazil can be filed without queries.
Frequently asked questions
Who clears imports arriving at CWB or Paranaguá?
Clearance with Receita Federal do Brasil is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. We prepare the shipment data, the declaration is filed in Siscomex on that basis, and you deal only with Ziem Logistics.
Can machinery for a Curitiba plant benefit from duty reductions?
Brazil has mechanisms that can reduce import duty on machinery and equipment not produced locally, such as the ex-tarifário. Whether a specific item qualifies depends on its description and current listings, so we check the classification before shipment.
What does a Paraná importer need before the first shipment?
The importer needs a CNPJ company registration and RADAR authorisation in Siscomex. Regulated goods may need further approvals. Clearance depends on complete and consistent documents, which we review with you before departure.