Only new cars can be sent to Brazil on a permanent basis.
Shipping a car to Brazil from the U.S. is not a difficult process because the shipping company does most of the work. However, shipping anything with a motor into Brazil can cost thousands of dollars. New vehicles are allowed in the country for a high duty fee, and used cars, when allowed in, must pay the same duty fee as new cars.
Instructions
1. Gather all documents pertaining to your car such as vehicle loan papers, title, registration or sales slip. These will be needed for the paperwork. Make copies in case any of them will need to be sent with the export documents.
2. Contact an international shipper to schedule shipping. If you do not live near the company's office, the paperwork will be sent to you to fill out and have notarized. The paperwork includes applications for a Configuration License and Import License Registration. Some shippers will send a truck to pick up the vehicle, while others will require you to drive it to a U.S. shipping port. Make sure to look around for the best price. Shipping can cost from $1,500 to $5,000 or more depending on whether the car is placed in a container and whether the container is shared with other vehicles.
3. Turn over the paperwork and car to the shipper for transport to Brazil. The shipper should indicate to you how long transport will take, based on current weather conditions and other factors. It will vary based on from where in the U.S. you are shipping, but generally it is about a week to 10 days. Have someone, or yourself, available at the Brazilian port to claim the vehicle.
4. Pay the duty fees required by the country. If you are planning to be in the country 90 days or less, the duty fee is not required. Duty fees are based on car's value, and are 50 percent of the car's worth (2010).
5. Fill out customs paperwork such as the Declaration of Importation. This might be supplied to you by the shipping company, or you can get it from the customs agent.
