Trade Routes
Shipping from India to Brazil: Ports, Transit & Compliance
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Brazil is the largest market in South America and a long-haul lane from India. Planning for longer transit and Brazil detailed import controls is important.
Routes and ports
Exports leave Nhava Sheva or Mundra for Santos, the largest port in Brazil, usually via transhipment. Other ports include Paranagua and Rio de Janeiro. Long distance means longer transit than most other lanes.
Typical transit times
- Ocean FCL: approximately 30 to 45 days depending on routing and transhipment.
- Air freight: generally 3 to 8 days to Sao Paulo.
Brazilian import compliance
Brazil has detailed import controls administered through its Siscomex system, and the importer must be registered to import (RADAR/Habilitacao). Accurate classification (NCM code) and documentation are essential, as Brazilian customs is strict on valuation and paperwork.