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Removals to Brazil from Spain go entirely by sea. Santos serves Sao Paulo and southeast Brazil. Rio de Janeiro serves the RJ state. Fortaleza is faster for northeast Brazil. Brazilian customs operates a specific regime for household goods called Bagagem Desacompanhada, and getting the documentation right before goods leave Spain is the most important part of the move. Below is how the route works, which port to use, what customs requires, and how the free matching service connects you with one FIDI-certified removal company.
Three Spanish ports handle the majority of sea freight to Brazil. Which port is used depends on the shipping line schedule and your collection location in Spain.
All times are indicative. Add Spanish packing and port loading time, and Brazilian customs clearance time at the destination port. Clearance at Santos typically takes 5 to 15 working days depending on documentation completeness.
For most removals to Sao Paulo and southeast Brazil, Santos is the better choice. Santos is the largest container port in Latin America and processes more personal effects shipments than any other Brazilian port. Customs clearance at Santos is generally more predictable than at Rio de Janeiro, where port congestion has historically added delays.
Rio de Janeiro port suits moves where the final delivery address is in the city itself or in the surrounding RJ state. For anything heading inland toward Belo Horizonte or Minas Gerais, Santos is still often preferred because the overland road connections from Sao Paulo are better developed.
If your destination is in Ceara, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraiba, Pernambuco or Maranhao, Fortaleza is worth confirming with the removal company. Its position on Brazil's northeast coast puts it closer to Spain than Santos by Atlantic distance, which shaves a few days off transit. Not all shipping lines serve Fortaleza directly from Spain, so check availability.
Sea freight to Brazil is priced by volume and service type. These ranges are indicative starting points. The matched removal company provides a full itemised quote before any booking is confirmed. The matching service is free.
Shared container. Best for studio flats, 1-bedroom apartments or personal effects under 15 cubic metres.
From approx £900 Spain to Santos.
Transit: 14 to 21 days plus clearance.
Full container, sole use. Holds 28 to 33 cubic metres. Suitable for 2 to 3 bedroom household moves.
From approx £2,500 Spain to Santos.
Transit: 14 to 21 days plus clearance.
Large full container, sole use. Holds 60 to 67 cubic metres. Suitable for 4 bedroom and larger household moves.
From approx £3,500 Spain to Santos.
Transit: 14 to 21 days plus clearance.
Brazilian customs is managed by the Receita Federal do Brasil (RFB), the federal customs authority. Personal household goods shipped from Spain to Brazil fall under the Bagagem Desacompanhada (unaccompanied baggage) regime. Getting this process right before goods leave Spain is critical. Errors in the packing list or missing documents cause goods to sit at the port while demurrage fees accumulate.
To qualify for duty-free treatment of personal household goods at Brazilian customs:
This list is not exhaustive. The matched removal company provides a full prohibited and restricted items checklist for the Spain-to-Brazil route before packing begins.
Brazil is a large country. The port choice affects both transit time and the overland delivery leg after customs clearance. Here is a practical guide by destination region.
Sao Paulo, Campinas, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba: Use Santos port. Overland from Santos to Sao Paulo is approximately 70km. To Belo Horizonte is approximately 600km. To Curitiba is approximately 280km.
Rio de Janeiro city and state: Rio port is the direct option. Santos is an alternative if Rio port has a wait or the shipping schedule is better.
Fortaleza, Natal, Recife: Fortaleza port is the closest Brazilian port to Spain by Atlantic distance and has direct services from Algeciras and sometimes Barcelona.
Salvador (Bahia), Maceio: Salvador port serves Bahia state directly. Alternatively routes via Santos with overland delivery.
Florianopolis, Porto Alegre, Joinville: Navegantes or Itajai port in Santa Catarina state serves south Brazil directly. Santos with overland delivery is an alternative.
Manaus, Belem (Amazon region): Belem port for eastern Amazon. Manaus port for western Amazon. See note on Zona Franca de Manaus for Manaus-specific customs rules. Transit 18 to 30 days from Spain.
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International Removals Companies was founded by Darren Benjamin in 2010 and is operated by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company number 07425576. Each Spain-to-Brazil enquiry is matched with one FIDI FAIM certified removal company. Details go to one company only, not a comparison site. The matched company has experience on the specific port route and coordinates the Brazilian despachante as part of the service.
Groupage from Spain to Santos starts from approx £900. A 20ft FCL starts from approx £2,500. A 40ft FCL from approx £3,500. These are indicative only and exclude Brazilian port charges, despachante fees and local delivery. The matched removal company provides a full itemised quote.
A despachante is a licensed customs broker in Brazil. Receita Federal requires a licensed despachante to file the Declaracao de Bagagem Desacompanhada on your behalf. It is not optional. The matched removal company coordinates the despachante as part of the service and includes their fees in the overall cost estimate. Typical despachante fees are USD 300 to 600 depending on the port and shipment complexity.
Yes. The CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Fisicas) is required to clear goods through Brazilian customs. Without it the despachante cannot file the Declaracao. Apply at the Brazilian consulate in Spain before goods ship. The process typically takes 2 to 4 weeks. The matched removal company confirms the current application process at the consulate nearest to your Spanish location.
Brazilian nationals returning home and qualifying foreign nationals establishing residence may import used personal household goods duty-free under Bagagem Desacompanhada. Goods must have been owned and used for at least 6 months. All items must be genuinely used. New items attract standard import duties. The matched removal company confirms eligibility for your situation.
Submit your Spanish collection address, Brazilian destination and moving date. One FIDI FAIM certified removal company is matched to your Spain-to-Brazil route. They contact you directly with a confirmed quote covering sea freight, despachante coordination, Brazilian customs and destination delivery. The matching service is free.
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