Customs clearance Rio de Janeiro
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Rio de Janeiro. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityRio de Janeiro
- Local time--:--
- AirportsGIG

- 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
- Rio de Janeiro-Galeao (GIG)
- Seaport
- Port of Rio de Janeiro and Itaguai
Customs clearance for Rio de Janeiro
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 Rio de Janeiro, especially in oil and gas, offshore and energy, rely on fast and correct declarations. Rio's offshore oil and gas industry needs urgent spare parts and equipment around the clock.
- Import declarations for Rio de JaneiroDeclarations with Receita Federal do Brasil, duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Rio de Janeiro.
- Export declarations from Rio de JaneiroExport 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 GIG and by sea via Port of Rio de Janeiro and Itaguai.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Rio de Janeiro on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Rio de Janeiro
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 Rio de Janeiro
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Rio de Janeiro-Galeao (GIG), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
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The most important connections from Brazil, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Rio de Janeiro: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Rio de Janeiro?
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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
Receita Federal do Brasil. Declarations are filed electronically (Siscomex - Portal Único (DUIMP)).
How long does customs clearance take in Rio de Janeiro?
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 Rio de Janeiro?
Yes. We offer air freight via Rio de Janeiro-Galeao (GIG), sea freight via Port of Rio de Janeiro and Itaguai, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Rio de Janeiro?
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.