Customs clearance Manaus
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Manaus. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityManaus
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- AirportsMAO
- Customs authority
- Receita Federal do Brasil
- Customs clearance
- Ziem network partner, under our brand
- Systems
- Siscomex - Portal Único (DUIMP)
- Importer requirements
- a CNPJ company registration and RADAR authorisation in Siscomex
- Airports
- Manaus Eduardo Gomes (MAO)
- Seaport
- Port of Manaus (Amazon river)
- Seasonal risk
- Low river levels (September to November) can restrict river transport.
Customs clearance for Manaus
In Brazil, customs clearance is handled by a dedicated partner team that works under the Ziem Logistics brand, to our procedures and with the shipment data we prepare. You deal only with Ziem Logistics, from booking to release. Companies in Manaus, especially in electronics and motorcycles in the Manaus Free Trade Zone, rely on fast and correct declarations. The Manaus Free Trade Zone has its own tax and customs incentives for manufacturers.
- Import declarations for ManausDeclarations with Receita Federal do Brasil, duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Manaus.
- Export declarations from ManausExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving Brazil.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in Brazil: a CNPJ company registration and RADAR authorisation in Siscomex.
- Classification and originHS classification, preferential origin and duty estimates before your goods ship.
- Permits and regulated goodsLicences for pharma, food, electrical goods, dual-use items and other regulated products.
- Air and sea arrivalsClearance for cargo arriving at MAO and by sea via Port of Manaus (Amazon river).
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Manaus on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Manaus
Weather and season: Low river levels (September to November) can restrict river transport. We build buffer time into routings and switch to alternative airports when needed.
Holidays: In Brazil, Carnival (February/March) and Christmas to New Year; customs strikes have caused delays in the past can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to Manaus
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Manaus Eduardo Gomes (MAO), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
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Customs clearance Manaus: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Manaus?
Customs clearance in Brazil is handled by a partner team in the Ziem network. It works under the Ziem Logistics brand and to our procedures. You deal only with Ziem Logistics.
What do importers in Manaus need?
Importers in Brazil generally need a CNPJ company registration and RADAR authorisation in Siscomex. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for Manaus?
Receita Federal do Brasil. Declarations are filed electronically (Siscomex - Portal Único (DUIMP)).
How long does customs clearance take in Manaus?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Carnival (February/March) and Christmas to New Year; customs strikes have caused delays in the past can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to Manaus?
Yes. We offer air freight via Manaus Eduardo Gomes (MAO), sea freight via Port of Manaus (Amazon river), Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Manaus?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.