Moving companies to ship items to Brazil

tudo bem mano, acredito que existe uma maneira de ser insento de impostos no seu caso. Mas veja bem, se não fica insento, não vale a pena. Frete e impostos talvez superar os custos de comprar de novo aqui. Um abraço e boa sorte

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Okay, bro, I believe there is a way to be exempt from taxes in your case. But be careful, if you are not exempt, it is not worth it. Shipping and taxes may exceed the costs of buying again here. Best regards and good luck

I’m only looking yo bring clothing, certificates and art that is framed and several important documents. May be a few items I want to keep.

Everything else I have already at my home in Brazil.

02/20/25 I am Rob and am currently finalizing my papers for citizenship. I will be permanent in Brazil in September I am looking for advice on the best way to ship items I want to my new home. What company was the best. - @Robxr

Welcome, Rob!  Where are you moving from?  How much stuff do you plan to move?  Where and how much make a big difference.  Where-to going from your intro post, is Pernambuco.  That part is rather easy, because you have a MAJOR port nearby in Suape.

See this thread for a good discussion on the pros and cons of a big shipment -- there's almost nothing you need that you can't replace in Brazil, more easily and more cheaply than moving it at this distance:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1091067

If you DO decide to ship a container, it's essential to find a mover with actual Brazil experience:  Brazil is a very different animal, general international experience is not enough, and you don't want to have a mover learn-by-doing on your dime. 

I knew that I'd found the right people when I asked the gentleman I was talking to whether he had Brazil experience and he started laughing, and answered, "I used to think that China was the toughest move I ever did, until I moved a client to Brazil."  He and his company knew what they were doing.  A lot don't.

02/20/25 I’m only looking yo bring clothing, certificates and art that is framed and several important documents. May be a few items I want to keep.
Everything else I have already at my home in Brazil. - @Robxr

That sounds a lot easier, maybe even just excess baggage on the flight that brings you.

Hello everyone,

Please note that for the benefit of all members, the title has been edited for a better fit and an approximative translation to a Portuguese post has been added as it is required to write only in english on this section.

Thank you

Bhavna

@abthree

Basically just some clothes, my framed degrees and certificates, artwork, some important books for my profession and a few pieces of music equipment.

everything else I need is at my home there now.

I am in Tennessee. And moving to Pernambuco coast.

From the estimates I’ve gotten so far it’s going to be expensive.  USPS says approximately 190USD for a 20# box. I’m going to get a cost from DHL they have moved some of my things before.

UPS is very unreliable from past experiences.

thank you replying and any advice or suggestions.

@abthree

I have been importing from São Paulo for 3 years so I’m very experienced in dealing with Brazilian customs.

But this will be my first time shipping to Brazil other than certified documents which was also truly an experience.