由 lltx1822 Guide for Exporting Automotive Tires from China to Brazil by Sea
Brazil’s automotive market has strong demand for tires. Taking 50 all-steel radial tires as an example, the sea shipping process must cope with high tariffs and complex customs clearance environments.
Products must pass INMETRO certification, with “INMETRO Certificado” in Portuguese and DOT codes molded on tire sidewalls. Use anti-rust pallets with 4 tires fixed per pallet, wrapped in waterproof film and marked with Portuguese “Peso Bruto 800kg” (Gross Weight 800kg). Attach Portuguese user manuals including tire pressure standards and wear limit instructions.
Choose monthly routes from Shanghai Port to Santos Port with a 38-day voyage, 5 days shorter than Rio de Janeiro Port. Adopt “full container transportation” with moisture-proof paper lined inside containers and ventilation holes to avoid rubber aging caused by tropical high humidity. Book containers 3 months in advance as Brazilian ports experience severe congestion during peak seasons (October-December).
Customs clearance documents must be certified by the Brazilian Embassy in China, including: commercial invoice (in Reais), INMETRO certificate, certificate of origin. Brazilian tariffs reach 35% plus 20% ICMS state tax, totaling 32.5%. Through MERCOSUR origin rule applications, some parts can reduce tariffs to 10%. Customs inspection rate is approximately 25%, focusing on tire load index and speed rating. It is recommended to handle “advance customs clearance” through local Brazilian importers, shortening clearance cycles from 15 days to 7 days. After customs clearance, entrust Localiza Transportes for transportation; fares from Santos to São Paulo are 8% lower than market average.