It is important to know about customs regulations before traveling to Brazil to avoid legal issues and potential fines. As you know, customs regulations widely depend on the country. Before traveling to (or from) Brazil make sure to check the allowance and limits for the next things:
- Alcohol and tobacco
- Currency
- Medicines (especially those containing drugs)
- Animals
- Cultural artifacts
- Plants, fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products
Check the information below to be sure that you are complying with Brazil customs regulations.
Import regulations in Brazil
Duty-free allowance
Tobacco limit
- Restricted to travellers 18 years and over;
- 200 foreign made cigarettes;
- 25 cigars or cigarillos;
- 250 grams of tobacco.
Bringing alcohol
- Restricted to travellers 18 years and over;
- 12 litres of alcohol.
Cash limit
- Funds of R$10,000 (or its foreign equivalent) or more must be declared to the customs authorities.
Other Goods
- 10 units of toiletries purchased from duty free shops within Brazil.
- 3 units of watches, toys, games, and electronic equipment purchased from duty free shops within Brazil.
- The value of the above products must not exceed US$500.
Prohibited items
The following are goods which cannot be brought into the country.
- Cigarettes made in Brazil intended for sale abroad.
- Branded cigarettes not marketed in the country of origin.
- Replica firearms.
- Counterfeit and pirated goods.
- Products containing genetically modified organisms.
- Agrochemicals and their components.
- Merchandise harmful to morals, health, or public order.
- Narcotic substances or drugs.
Restricted items
These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit to be obtained prior to arrival.
- Animals, plants, and their derivative products require consent from the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Farming.
- Pets are subject to restrictions on import. For further information, please visit the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Farming.
- Wild animals require consent from the Ministry of the Environment.
- Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits. For further information, please visit CITES.
- Medicine and medical products require consent from the National Agency of Sanitary Surveillance.
- Weapons, ammunition, and other products controlled by the Army require consent from the Brazilian Army.
- Raw diamonds require consent from the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
- Goods worth over R$3000 must be declared.
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