Imports & Exports in Brazil - A look inside the port

Importing and exporting in Brazil is a complicated process. The Port of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil is a deep seaport located in All Saints Bay, the oldest port in South America. We came down to the port to get a glimpse inside and take a look at the process.
We are opening a trampoline park with many components. There will be over 30 trampolines, a ninja course, climbing wall, foam pit, soft park for infants with a second story slide. Two shipping containers full of our trampoline equipment have just arrived at this port. It has been a long process but here are some tips we learned about importation into Brazil along the way.
1. Do your homework. Find out what taxes apply to the type of products you are shipping but plan on paying around 100% tariffs and fees for your shipment.
2. Choosing a competent supplier who understands the import/export processes is crucial. We did our research. It was more economical to import trampolines into Brazil than to buy them in country. Even with the high tariffs.
3. The three most important documents for customs are Commercial Invoice, Parts List with material composition and Bill of Lading. I cannot stress how important is to make sure these documents are correct.
4. Find a good freight forwarder. A freight forwarder takes care of the shipment from the time it arrives in the port to moving it to your final destination. Before your containers arrive in the port, plan all the logistics. We have about 10 tons of equipment to get from the port to our park in Piata. There are many steps in the process but a good freight forwarder will help you with every detail. We used HC Logistica and are very happy with their services.
HC Logística Importação e Exportação LTDA.
Endereço: Av. Luis Viana, 6462, Wall Street Empresarial, Sala 107, Torre East (A), Patamares - Paralela, Salvador Bahia - CEP 41.680-400
www.hclogistica...
The largest exports are petro-chemicals and paper. There is a highway dedicated exclusively to the transportation of the petrochemicals from the refinery to the port. No cars are allowed on this road. There are about 300-400 containers of paper that are shipped to China out of this port every month.
We were very impressed at how clean, organized and structured this port was. The employees were kind, skilled and educated. They all spoke English very well. There are big plans to double the size of this port in the next 3 to 5 years. Video 53
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