Manaus, Brazil
Customs clearance in Manaus
Import and export clearance for shipments to and from Manaus. 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 Manaus and how we support them
The Manaus Free Trade Zone, administered by SUFRAMA, is one of Brazil's main manufacturing centres for consumer electronics, motorcycles, air conditioners and two-wheeler components. Plants in the Manaus Industrial District rely on imported components and work with tight production schedules, which makes air freight a central part of their supply chain. Ziem Logistics supports them with air freight on our own air waybills via MAO, Next Flight Out for line-down components and On-Board Courier for hand-carried parts. Customs clearance, including the specific requirements of the free trade zone, is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network, under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures.
Operational logistics facts for Manaus
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) | Electronic components, motorcycle parts, general cargo | Main air cargo gateway for the Amazon region |
| Manaus Free Trade Zone (SUFRAMA) | Electronics, motorcycles, air conditioners | Tax and customs incentives for manufacturers in the zone |
| Port of Manaus (Rio Negro) | River and ocean shipping via the Amazon | Water access for heavy cargo where roads are limited |
Airports, seaports and connections in Manaus
- AirportManaus Eduardo Gomes
MAO - SeaportPort of ManausAmazon river
Manaus Eduardo Gomes International Airport (MAO) is the main air gateway for the Amazon region and an important cargo airport, because much of the input material for the Manaus Free Trade Zone arrives by air. Components from Asia and other regions are flown in, often via São Paulo/Guarulhos (GRU) or Viracopos (VCP), and finished goods are flown or shipped to the rest of Brazil. By water, the Port of Manaus on the Rio Negro is reached by ocean-going vessels and barges via the Amazon river, connecting the city with the Atlantic and with Belém.
Manaus has no reliable all-weather road link to southern Brazil: the BR-319 towards Porto Velho is largely unpaved, and the BR-174 runs north to Boa Vista and Venezuela. Most freight therefore moves by air, by river barge or by coastal shipping combined with river transport. We arrange pick-up and delivery in the Manaus area and the Industrial District, and plan multimodal routings by air, river and road.
One contact, local customs expertise
Our partner team in Brazil files the declarations locally, under the Ziem Logistics brand. You send documents and questions to our operations desk, which coordinates with the team and keeps you informed.
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 for plants in the Manaus Free Trade Zone?
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.
What is special about importing into the Manaus Free Trade Zone?
Companies with approved projects in the free trade zone can benefit from tax and duty incentives, which requires registration with SUFRAMA and correct documentation of each import. We align the shipment data with your SUFRAMA registration before the goods ship.
Can components be cleared in São Paulo and flown on to Manaus?
In many cases, imports for free trade zone companies are cleared in Manaus so that the zone's incentives apply. The right clearance point depends on the company's regime and the goods, and we plan it with you when the shipment is booked.