Send a parcel to: Brazil
When you send a parcel abroad, you need an international courier you can trust. At Parcelforce Worldwide we have the experience and expertise to offer parcel delivery services that reach over 99% of the world’s population. We can help make the process easier by guiding you through the restrictions, customs charges and drop off options for each and every country.
You can choose to book online, by phone or in person and we will collect from your door or you can drop off at any of our depots and over 11,000 Post Office® branches across the country. Our range of international services offer the perfect balance of speed and price for every parcel delivery and most services even include insurance as standard. When it comes to parcel delivery, we deliver.
Parcel delivery information
| Service | Area | Delivery (Working Days) | PO Box | Max weight | Max length | Length & Girth | Buy online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| globalexpress | Documents | From 3 days | No | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m | Buy online |
| globalexpress | Packages | From 3 days | No | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m | Buy online |
| globalpriority | AREA 1 | 4 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.05m | 2m | Buy online |
| globalpriority | AREA 2 | 6 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.05m | 2m | Buy online |
| globalpriority | AREA 3 | 9 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.05m | 2m | Buy online |
| globalvalue | ALL AREAS | 7-9 days | No | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m | Buy online |
| globaleconomy(This service is only available at Post Office® Branches and Parcelforce Worldwide depots) | ALL AREAS | 33-45 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.05m | 2m |
Important information when exporting to Brazil
General Advice
- In order to ensure a delivery on time, please ensure that your parcel has the full, correct address, an email address in the correct format and a mobile or landline number for the intended recipient. This will help the delivery partner to ensure the parcel is delivered correct first time. This should be clearly marked on the parcel.
- Timescales shown above do not include delays caused by destination country customs processes. Please be aware that customs could add additional time to your parcel delivery.
Product Specific Advice
- The definition of 'working days' and other important information can be found here
globalexpress parcels
- To avoid delivery / customs issues, our carrier partners request that a full name is mandatory for globalexpress parcels (e.g. Mr John Smith)
- Requirement for commercial invoice on headed paper.
- Drugs, non-prescription are prohibited.
- Used goods are also prohibited and will be destroyed if found inside items.
- All shipments regardless of contents are liable for duties and taxes
- All non document shipments require the customers Tax ID number (CNPJ for companies, CPF for Individuals)
- globalexpress transit times are based upon collection times, sender and recipient locations.
- For details, please use the globalexpress calculator (via 'delivery' tab) here
[Note for awareness: the globalexpress calculator illustrates delivery speeds for parcels sent by account customers; parcels sent by retail channels may take longer and depend on posting method]
Customs, Prohibitions and Restrictions
- Sending parcels to Brazil requires customs paperwork for most items
- It is recommended you use the Commodity Code (Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System ('HS' code)) when declaring your goods. This will ensure your goods attract the correct Duties.
- The use of the receiving company’s CNPJ number, which is their Tax I.D., will assist in expediting the customs process.
- The Federal Revenue Department of Brazil requires the Taxpayer Identification Number (CPF) and a local telephone number on all shipments. If customers are registered on the Correios platform "Minhas Importações", they will receive a message asking them to add their CPF or they can see where this is required and add this via their tracking website. Items that do not contain the appropriate CPF may be subject to return.
- It is also recommended that you use a Customs broker.
- In order to confirm that your items are not prohibited or restricted, please check our dedicated page here
- Should you require specific customs advice and the latest rules please visit the Brazilian customs website [Note: some pages may need to be translated from Brazilian Portugeuse]
This is for information only and should not be considered to have legal basis. Where doubt exists appropriate legal advice should be sought.
Additional delivery information for Brazil
Bank Holidays & Non-Working Days
- Bank Holidays for this year in Brazil can be found here
- Typical Non-Working Days in Brazil is: Sunday
Postcode Areas (globalpriority)
- Brazil is currently split into three delivery speed areas - please refer to the attached PDF for specific details
Additional information (globalpriority)
|
High Level Standard Offered By Brazil Post (Correos)
|
|
|---|---|
|
Delivery Aspect
|
Details
|
| Delivery to Home / Business | Yes / Yes |
| Delivery to PO Box | Yes |
| Delivery to Post Office | Yes |
| How many delivery attempts as standard? | 3 |
| If unsuccessful delivery, is notification left with recipient? | No |
| How many days is the parcel held before returned? | Not Set |
| What days does Correos typically deliver on? | Mon - Fri |
| Service | Area | Delivery (Working Days) | PO Box | Max weight | Max length | Length & Girth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| globalexpress | Documents | From 3 days | No | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m |
| globalexpress | Packages | From 3 days | No | 30kg | 1.5m | 3m |
| globalpriority | AREA 1 | 3 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.05m | 2m |
| globalpriority | AREA 2 | 5 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.05m | 2m |
| globalpriority | AREA 3 | 8 days | Yes | 30kg | 1.05m | 2m |
Important information when exporting to Brazil
General Advice
- In order to ensure a delivery on time, please ensure that your parcel has the full, correct address, an email address in the correct format and a mobile or landline number for the intended recipient. This will help the delivery partner to ensure the parcel is delivered correct first time. This should be clearly marked on the parcel.
- Timescales shown above do not include delays caused by destination country customs processes. Please be aware that customs could add additional time to your parcel delivery.
Product Specific Advice
- The definition of 'working days' and other important information can be found here
globalexpress parcels
- To avoid delivery / customs issues, our carrier partners request that a full name is mandatory for globalexpress parcels (e.g. Mr John Smith)
- Requirement for commercial invoice on headed paper.
- Drugs, non-prescription are prohibited.
- Used goods are also prohibited and will be destroyed if found inside items.
- All shipments regardless of contents are liable for duties and taxes
- All non document shipments require the customers Tax ID number (CNPJ for companies, CPF for Individuals)
- globalexpress transit times are based upon collection times, sender and recipient locations.
- For details, please use the globalexpress calculator (via 'delivery' tab) here
[Note for awareness: the globalexpress calculator illustrates delivery speeds for parcels sent by account customers; parcels sent by retail channels may take longer and depend on posting method]
Customs, Prohibitions and Restrictions
- Sending parcels to Brazil requires customs paperwork for most items
- It is recommended you use the Commodity Code (Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System ('HS' code)) when declaring your goods. This will ensure your goods attract the correct Duties.
- The use of the receiving company’s CNPJ number, which is their Tax I.D., will assist in expediting the customs process.
- The Federal Revenue Department of Brazil requires the Taxpayer Identification Number (CPF) and a local telephone number on all shipments. If customers are registered on the Correios platform "Minhas Importações", they will receive a message asking them to add their CPF or they can see where this is required and add this via their tracking website. Items that do not contain the appropriate CPF may be subject to return.
- It is also recommended that you use a Customs broker.
- In order to confirm that your items are not prohibited or restricted, please check our dedicated page here
- Should you require specific customs advice and the latest rules please visit the Brazilian customs website [Note: some pages may need to be translated from Brazilian Portugeuse]
This is for information only and should not be considered to have legal basis. Where doubt exists appropriate legal advice should be sought.
Additional delivery information for Brazil
Bank Holidays & Non-Working Days
- Bank Holidays for this year in Brazil can be found here
- Typical Non-Working Days in Brazil is: Sunday
Postcode Areas (globalpriority)
- Brazil is currently split into three delivery speed areas - please refer to the attached PDF for specific details
Additional information (globalpriority)
|
High Level Standard Offered By Brazil Post (Correos)
|
|
|---|---|
|
Delivery Aspect
|
Details
|
| Delivery to Home / Business | Yes / Yes |
| Delivery to PO Box | Yes |
| Delivery to Post Office | Yes |
| How many delivery attempts as standard? | 3 |
| If unsuccessful delivery, is notification left with recipient? | No |
| How many days is the parcel held before returned? | Not Set |
| What days does Correos typically deliver on? | Mon - Fri |
