1. Latin America – Brazil Pat Harris World Wide Account Manager FedEx Services
2. Brazil Imports Machinery Chemicals Electrical Major Import Commodities : machinery, electrical and transport equipment, chemical products, oil, automotive parts, electronics
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6. Brazil International Linehaul $ $ EZE Chile Brazil Argentina VCP Uruguay MEMPHIS Current Line Haul FedEx MD-11 FedEx 727 Feeder
7. 09.01.2010 FedEx® International Services Latin America and the Caribbean This legend is from a U.S. viewpoint. Import only means to the U.S. Export only means from the U.S.
Brazil is the largest country and economy in South America with significant ties to the United States. The U.S. is Brazil’s largest trading partner and the demand for U.S. products is high. In 2008, bilateral trade between the U.S. and Brazil reached US$ 53 billion, with Brazil importing US $25.6 billion worth of U.S. goods and services. Although Brazil offers excellent export opportunities, a complex business structure and business culture based on personal relationships, means that U.S. companies will see the most success when they invest time in building relationships in Brazil, conducting in person visits, one-on-one meetings, attending local trade shows and working with Brazilian companies. The U.S. Commercial Service Brazil has nine U.S. officers and over 50 Brazilian staff responsible to help U.S. companies conduct research and build in-country connections. Their services aid U.S. companies enter the Brazilian market and develop their export presence. Last year, Brazil assisted U.S. companies and developed around 500 distinct export successes.
FedEx Trade Networks opened freight forwarding operations in São Paulo, Brazil and Mexico City, Mexico in 2009. There are two types of customs clearance in Brazil: Express Up to 3,000 usd Goods may not be sold DDP is allowed Formal It is necessary that importer of Record is approved by Customs and is included on RADAR system DDP is not allowed Depending on tariff code an Import License may be required prior to the shipment Its mandatory an original commercial invoice and packing list, signed in blue ink. Used material is forbidden. You may require an Import License for used material when there is no similar made in Brazil. It is for equipments only. Common procedure to prevent the usual problems: Green light. All the shipments are required to get approval before shipment. We cross check the shipping docs as well if an import license is required. It is mandatory to mention IOR tax ID# on air way bill and commercial invoice. Reweight before shipment. Discrepancies over than 5% are subject to fines.
Radar is a system controled by the brazilian government in which a brazilian company must be registered in order to formally import or export. More information about RADAR can be found at the brazilian government website: www.receita.fazenda.gov.br Procedure to set up FedEx as their broker? Freight Forwarding Through FedEx Trade Networks, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., customers in Brazil and Mexico can take advantage of our air and ocean freight forwarding services. FedEx Trade Networks provides numerous benefits for FedEx customers including: Enhanced global freight forwarding services and end-to-end multimodal solutions. Direct access to local personnel with industry experience and local expertise to meet customer needs. Expanded regional access to services, including international direct distribution, and supply chain visibility, online FedEx trade tools such as WorldTariff ® , and trade and customs advisory services. Increased access to the FedEx global network and seamless support across other FedEx operating companies in markets. (Source: FedEx Newsroom, FedEx Expands Freight Forwarding Presence Globally)
Customs Clearance Facility: - FedEx warehouse. It is a bonded facility certified by Brazilian Customs Administration. Customs Clearance is performed by FedEx employees;
Customs Clearance Facility: Government warehouse. (FedEx doesn’t have any control of shipments) Customs Clearance is performed by Customs Broker engaged by Recipient: - Recipients may have their own broker already engaged; - FedEx Ltda, Customs Broker Company in Brazil, can perform this activity once engaged by Recipients. Additional cost is accessed to Recipients.
FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution ® offers customers in LAC the option to clear a consolidated shipment through customs as a single unit and then individual pieces are delivered in 2 to 4 business days to multiple addresses, bypassing warehouses and middlemen. FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution ® is available from Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala and Mexico to the U.S. and select countries. (Source: Product Development, Oliver Martin, April 2010) Customers in Brazil and Mexico with time-specific deadlines can take advantage of FedEx International Priority ® Freight Exclusive Delivery service to the U.S. FedEx International Priority ® Freight Exclusive Delivery offers the following benefits: Guaranteed space Time-specific delivery faster than FedEx International Priority ® Freight Weekend delivery Flexibility and customization Proactive monitoring/tracking Earlier delivery on an exclusive truck Plus all other services currently available with FedEx International Priority ® Freight
Economy Effective October 31, 2009, FedEx Express offers a more economical alternative for less urgent shipments from Mexico and Brazil, with FedEx International Economy ® to more than 200 destination countries and territories, and FedEx International Economy ® Freight to more than 80 destination countries and territories. (Source: FedEx Newsroom, FedEx Expands International Economy Services in Mexico, Oct 15, 2009 and FedEx Introduces Economic Alternative for Less Urgent Shipments, Nov 4, 2009)
