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DDP Shipping to Brazil:
Overcoming the
"Custo Brasil"

Brazil, Latin America's largest economy, has 214 million online shoppers but is one of the most difficult countries to ship to due to complex taxes and bureaucracy.


This complexity, called 'Custo Brasil,' means DDP Shipping is often the only way to avoid customs delays.


1. What is DDP Shipping to Brazil?


In Brazil, DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) is a specialized service that handles both payment and Data Compliance requirements for imports.


Brazilian Customs requires that every shipment include the recipient's Tax ID (CPF). DDP services prepay duties—often over 60%—and the ICMS (state tax) to prevent customs issues.



2. Key Benefits of DDP in Brazil


The CPF Solution

If you're shipping to Brazil, here's a detail that trips people up: every Brazilian citizen has a CPF — their national tax ID. If that number is missing from the shipping label, your package will be rejected or destroyed. No second chances, no fixing mistakes. Gone.


Reputable DDP providers ensure the CPF is collected and verified before shipment, reducing risk for the sender.


Skip the bureaucratic nightmare

Without DDP, your Brazilian customers must register the shipment themselves, use a government portal, and pay import taxes online just to receive what they already paid for. It's a hassle. Most people walk away.


So now you have a sale that isn't really a sale—and you pay for return shipping on a product someone technically bought. Not fun. DDP solves this by automatically handling taxes, so customers receive their orders.


Speed matters here — a lot

Here's the reality with shipping to Brazil the normal way: it takes 40 to 90 days. That's not a typo. Packages often get stuck in Curitiba customs for weeks. Commercial DDP courier channels like Packet Standard or Express receive prioritized processing and usually deliver in 10-15 days.


3. How It Works: The "Conformidade" Process


Shipping a smartphone case to São Paulo? Here is the DDP workflow:


  • Checkout: You MUST ask the customer for their CPF number.
  • Data Transmission: Your logistics partner sends digital details (CPF, description, value) to Brazil before departure. Import Duty: About 60% of the CIF value.
    • ICMS: This is a state tax in Brazil, usually 17-25%, applied on top of the import duty.
    • Note: Recent changes to the "Remessa Conforme" program—a Brazilian customs compliance initiative—may offer benefits to compliant platforms.
  • Green Channel: Because taxes are prepaid, the package skips the long physical inspection queue.
  • Correios Delivery: The Brazilian postal service (Correios) delivers the final mile at no cost to the customer.

4. FAQ: Brazil Shipping

Q: Why was my package returned? A: Usually missing or incorrect CPF (tax ID) or a vague shipment description. DDP providers check these. Are taxes really that high in Brazil? A: Yes. You should expect the final landed cost to be nearly double the product price. DDP allows you to show this total upfront so the customer isn't surprised.


Q: What is 'Remessa Conforme'? A: It is a new Brazilian tax compliance program. If your platform or carrier is certified, shipments under $50 USD may not pay the 60% federal import tax (only 17% ICMS). DDP is key to participation.


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