1) Restrictions and Prohibitions

We do not accept items prohibited by Brazilian/international law: firearms, ammunition, narcotics, counterfeit goods, items requiring licenses without proper licensing, dangerous goods/controlled chemicals, items controlled by the Army/Federal Police, wildlife and derivatives, tobacco/alcohol (under restrictive conditions), currency, precious metals/jewelry under specific conditions, controlled works of art, used goods in certain cases, etc.

2) Documentary Responsibilities

— Shippers and consignees: keep documents in good order (Article 70, Law No. 10,833/2003).

— ShipSmart: archives shipment documents for 6 years (see Customs Policy).

3) Simplified Taxation Regime (RTS)

— Single 60% Import Duty rate up to the legal limit, with exclusions (alcoholic beverages; NCM Chapter 24).

— RTS exemptions: IPI, PIS/Pasep‑Importation and Cofins‑Importation.

— Specific exceptions (e.g., medicines under certain conditions) follow current legislation.

4) Remessa Conforme Program

— For certified platforms: differentiated treatment (advance parametrization, priority, reduced inspection channels) when requirements are met (advance DIR, label with brand/name and program reference, transparent pricing, tax retention informed in Siscomex Remessa).

5) Cost Transparency

— Where applicable, we display: product; international freight; insurance; postal fees; other charges; Import Duty; ICMS; total.

6) Final Guidance

— Also see the Customs Policy and Terms. Questions: help@shipsmart.global.