Brazil
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★ OPEN FOR PARTNERSHIP

Export to Brazil

巴西

INMETRO Certified · Santos Port · Largest LATAM Market

40K+
China cars imported 2025
Growing fast
Top 1
BYD = #1 China brand in Brazil
EV dominant
35-50
Days RoRo Santos
Pacific-Atlantic
35%
Standard import duty
+ ICMS 12-18%

Brazil-Specific Process

7-step Brazil import workflow

Customized for INMETRO certification, climate, and local customs.

1
<24h

Inquiry & Quote

English / Portuguese via partner.

2
1-2d

Contract & Deposit

PI signed. T/T 30% USD.

3
3-5d

Tropical Climate Config

Heat + humidity + tropical pests. Sealing upgrade.

4
15-25d

INMETRO Certification

Brazilian standards body — longest cert time of all markets.

5
3-5d

RoRo Booking

Shanghai → Santos via Pacific. Some routes via Cape of Good Hope.

6
7-14d

Brazil Customs

High duty (35% CBU). ICMS tax 12-18% per state. Customs broker required.

7
Arrival

Door Delivery

São Paulo / Rio / Brasília dealer network.

Logistics

3 shipping routes to Brazil

BEST

RoRo Shanghai → Santos

35-50 days · São Paulo / Rio / Brasília
  • Direct Pacific-Atlantic
  • Standard LATAM shipping
  • INMETRO pre-clearance possible
COST

Container 40HC to Santos

40-55 days · 1-4 units mixed
  • Lower MOQ
  • Multi-model loading
FAST

RoRo via Cape of Good Hope

50-65 days · Suez Canal alternative
  • When Suez disrupted
  • Less crowded route

⚠ Only when Suez Canal disrupted

Brazil Compliance

INMETRO Certification

INMETRO is Brazil's mandatory standards certification. Long process (15-25 days) but valid for all 26 Brazilian states + federal district.

  1. 1 Tropical climate factory configuration
  2. 2 INMETRO Ordinance 463 test (vehicle safety, emissions)
  3. 3 Documentation: COC + INMETRO certificate + DI declaration
  4. 4 Submission via Brazilian customs broker
  5. 5 Port clearance at Santos / Rio Grande
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Open for Brazil Partnership

We are actively building dealer network in Brazil. As an authorized China NEV exporter with established Russia/CIS operations, we are looking for serious Brazil partners to expand our presence.

First-Mover Benefits

Exclusive city/region terms for founding partners

Direct Factory Pricing

No middleman markup. Verify on request.

Full Compliance Support

INMETRO + customs handled.

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Tropical Config (LATAM)

  • Heat + humidity sealing
  • Tropical pest-proof seals
  • Anti-corrosion underbody
  • A/C upgrade
  • Spanish/Portuguese UI
  • Ethanol-compatible engine (E20)

Brazil FAQ

8 questions specific to Brazil

Why is INMETRO so slow?
INMETRO requires extensive Brazilian-domestic safety testing (15-25 business days). Pre-approved factory batches reduce time but full pre-clearance not possible.
Brazil ethanol compatibility?
Brazil mandates flex-fuel engines (gasoline + E25 ethanol blend). Required modification for ICE/PHEV models. Pure BEV exempt.
Brazil import tax?
Standard CBU 35% import duty. ICMS state tax 12-18%. IPI 7-25% (engine size). Total effective duty 60-80%.
Top Chinese brands in Brazil?
BYD #1 (EV), Chery #2 (local assembly), GWM. We supply Geely + Deepal + Changan + Jetour via authorized MoUs.
Local assembly partnership?
Brazil heavily incentivizes local assembly (Polo Industrial). CKD shipments reduce duty significantly. Long-term commitment required.
Portuguese language support?
No native Portuguese ops yet. English communication. We work with Brazilian customs broker for Portuguese-language docs.
Brazil dealer partnership?
Brazil is large strategic market. Open to serious dealer/distributor partners. Local presence required for INMETRO process.
EV market growth in Brazil?
BEV/PHEV growing fast under Brazil 2030 NDC. EREV models (Deepal S07/S09) competitive against Toyota Hybrid lineup.

Export to Brazil today

INMETRO certified · Largest LATAM Market