The practical guide to importing from China to Brazil with DDP: Brazilian taxes explained, sea vs air transit, Santos vs Navegantes, and one fixed price that includes clearance and taxes as part of the confirmed service.
XCJD Logistics is a China-based international freight forwarder founded in 2011, with customs clearance arrangements in São Paulo and 15 years of logistics experience as of 2026 of China export experience. For Brazil-bound cargo, we handle pre-filing, clearance and all applicable taxes inside one fixed DDP price.
China to Brazil DDP takes 7–12 days by air and 30–40 days by sea (FCL/LCL). One fixed price covers freight, export and import clearance, all applicable Brazilian taxes (II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS) and final delivery — quoted within 24 hours, no surprise bills.
Brazil's multi-tier tax system is the #1 reason imports get delayed or blow past budget. Pre-filing and customs clearance arrangements are not optional; they are how cargo clears without demurrage and how landed cost stays predictable.
| Mode | Transit | Best for | | --- | --- | --- | | Air DDP | 7–12 days | Electronics, urgent restocks, high-value cargo | | Sea DDP (FCL / LCL) | 30–40 days | Consumer goods, furniture, toys, auto parts |
Sea freight clears at Santos or Navegantes; air freight via GRU (São Paulo). Final delivery covers São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and nationwide.
II, IPI, PIS, COFINS and ICMS are assessed at clearance. Documentation is pre-filed before departure as part of the confirmed service, and every applicable tax is included in the DDP quote. Sensitive cargo (cosmetics, liquids, medical devices, batteries, machinery) requires a free pre-check first.
For a fixed quote: product name and HS category, carton count, total weight and dimensions, supplier city, destination address in Brazil, and specs/photos for sensitive cargo.
We have moved China-to-Brazil cargo for e-commerce sellers, auto-parts importers and machinery buyers since 2011 — 15 years of logistics experience as of 2026, 8,000+ shipments handled, 150+ destinations served. Brazilian clearance runs as part of the confirmed service in São Paulo with all taxes included in DDP. See our Brazil route page for the full detail, or the anonymised sea DDP auto-parts record for one documented Brazil shipment.
Send your cargo details and get one fixed DDP quote within 24 hours — freight, clearance, all Brazilian taxes and final delivery. For sensitive cargo, we run the free pre-check first so there are no surprises at the border.
Brazil applies a multi-tier system: II (import duty), IPI, PIS, COFINS and ICMS. XCJD Logistics includes all applicable taxes in fixed DDP quotes as part of the confirmed service; exact amounts depend on the product and HS code.
Verified sea transit is 30–40 days port-to-door. The DDP price covers clearance, all applicable taxes and final delivery.
Yes. Even for high-duty categories, the DDP quote is one fixed price that includes all applicable taxes — no surprise bills. Send product and HS details for an accurate quote.
Taxes are assessed at clearance based on the product and HS code, then included in your fixed DDP price as part of the confirmed service in São Paulo.
Sea LCL takes 30–40 days port-to-door with clearance and taxes in DDP. Air DDP is an option at 7–12 days for urgent stock.
LCL suits volumes from about 1 CBM. At consistent monthly volume we can compare LCL vs FCL in your quote to find the lowest landed cost.
Air DDP takes 7–12 days door-to-door with all applicable Brazilian taxes included as part of the confirmed service.
You receive tracking milestones across the chain, from warehouse receipt to final delivery, and can use our shipment tracking tool.
Tell us your cargo details — we'll recommend the most cost-effective route.
