Shipping From Australia to Brazil
Last Reviewed: 21th Oct 2026
At a Glance
- PACK & SEND arranges air freight, sea freight and international express courier from Australia to Brazil through our carrier network.
- Accurate recipient details and a clear description and value of the goods help a consignment clear customs in Brazil without being held.
- Import duty and taxes may apply to goods sent to Brazil, and any charges are set in Brazil rather than by the carrier.
- Online self-service covers individuals sending pre-packed parcels under 20 kg and valued up to $1,000, so most Brazil consignments are quoted by a Service Centre.
- Unpacked, fragile, high-value and lithium battery items are handled by a Service Centre rather than booked online.
Shipping to Brazil from Australia is a managed service at PACK & SEND, with air freight, sea freight and international express courier options matched to what you are sending, how quickly it needs to arrive, and whether the recipient is an individual or a business.
Brazil is South America's largest economy and one of its more demanding destinations for paperwork, so every consignment is packed, documented and routed with Brazil's customs clearance process in mind. PACK & SEND works through a network of leading international carriers, and a Service Centre prepares a personalised quote once the item, weight and destination city are known.
How to Ship from Australia to Brazil
To ship from Australia to Brazil, pick the mode that fits the goods and book it through your local PACK & SEND Service Centre: express courier for documents, samples and smaller parcels, air freight for heavier commercial consignments, or sea freight for bulky cargo on a flexible schedule.
The right shipping mode for Brazil depends on what is being sent, how urgently it is needed, and whether the recipient is an individual or a business, because Brazil's size and customs clearance both shape the best option.
Air Freight
Choose air freight for larger or heavier commercial consignments heading to Sao Paulo's Guarulhos airport. It balances speed against capacity for business shipments, equipment and palletised goods that do not need courier-level urgency.
Sea Freight
Send bulky or heavy consignments, including relocation cargo and larger commercial orders, by sea freight into the Port of Santos when lead time is flexible. Port congestion and customs clearance at Santos can add to transit, so it suits shipments with a planned schedule rather than a deadline.
International Express Courier
Book a courier to Brazil for documents, samples and smaller parcels: it is the fastest option, and PACK & SEND arranges it as express international shipping through our carrier network.
Whether it is a business consignment into Sao Paulo or a family parcel to Rio de Janeiro, a Service Centre will recommend the carrier from our network that best fits the item and the destination city.
How Long Does Shipping to Brazil Take?
Typical transit from Australia to Brazil runs 3 – 5 business days for express courier once in transit, 5 – 10 days for air freight, and 4 – 8 weeks for sea freight via the Port of Santos. These timeframes are a guide only, as factors outside PACK & SEND's control may affect delivery schedules.
What Can Extend Transit
- Customs clearance in Brazil is the largest variable, and customs outcomes and any resulting delays sit outside PACK & SEND's control.
- Consignments can be held during clearance, particularly where documentation, declared values or recipient details are incomplete.
- Port congestion at Santos and peak-season volumes at Guarulhos can extend timeframes further.
Build in a buffer for anything time-sensitive.
Sending a Package from Australia to Brazil, Step by Step
Sending a package to Brazil follows five steps:
- Choose a shipping mode, air freight, sea freight or international express courier, based on the item's size, weight and urgency.
- Pack the item to survive a long-distance journey through several handlers, or have it packed at a Service Centre with professional packing.
- Prepare the customs documentation, including accurate details of the goods and the recipient.
- Book the consignment. If your shipment is eligible, you may be able to book online, and everything else is booked through a personalised Service Centre quote.
- Follow the consignment through to delivery with up-to-date tracking and milestone updates through our tracking system.
Documents You'll Need
Brazilian customs generally needs accurate details of the goods, including a clear description and value, along with complete recipient details. Additional customs documentation or permits may be required depending on what you are sending and whether the recipient is an individual or a business.
Missing recipient details are one of the most common reasons a consignment is held, so confirm them with the recipient before booking. Your local PACK & SEND Service Centre can advise on the paperwork your shipment needs.
Online Self-Service or Personalised Service Centre Quote
Online self-service is a limited option for individuals sending a pre-packed parcel under 20 kg and valued up to $1,000, and if your shipment is eligible, you may be able to book online.
Heavier, larger, unpacked, fragile or high-value items, anything needing customs or compliance handling, and all business senders and regular senders are quoted by a Service Centre, which prices the packing, the carrier partner and the documentation Brazilian customs will require.
What You Can Send from Australia to Brazil
Individuals commonly send gifts and personal effects to family and friends across Brazil, and a Service Centre can advise on the declaration each item needs.
Gifts & Personal Items
- Gifts, personal effects, clothing and small electronics for family and friends.
- Musical instruments travel well through a dedicated guitar courier service.
Relocations & Excess Baggage
- Anyone moving for work or study can arrange international relocations of household goods and personal belongings.
- Excess baggage can be sent ahead of you.
Businesses shipping to Brazil commonly send:
Business Goods
- Commercial samples, spare parts and stock consignments to Brazilian clients and distributors, from businesses and regular senders.
- Time-sensitive components for automotive and equipment suppliers, sent by car parts courier to Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro or Belo Horizonte.
Imports
- Where goods are moving the other way, from Brazil into Australia, Import Services handles the inbound leg and the Australian clearance.
Restricted & Prohibited Items for Brazil
Brazil runs a detailed customs process, and several categories are broadly restricted or prohibited from import, including:
- Weapons and ammunition
- Illicit drugs
- Counterfeit goods
- Many agricultural, food and plant products, which may need additional permits depending on what is sent
Used goods and some electronics can attract closer scrutiny, so it is worth checking a specific item before booking.
Lithium batteries and other high-risk items are not booked through online self-service and are handled by a Service Centre, where the team manages the documentation and compliance. See Dangerous Goods for more detail, or call 1300 668 000 to talk through a particular item with your local Service Centre.
Cost of Shipping to Brazil
Freight charges from Australia to Brazil are driven by:
- The shipping mode
- The chargeable weight or volume
- Any packing required
- How far the consignment travels once it lands, since onward delivery from Sao Paulo or Santos to inland cities adds both time and cost
Import duty, taxes or customs fees may apply on top of freight and are payable in Brazil, not to the carrier. The charges depend on the type and value of the goods and the circumstances of the shipment, and the rules can change.
Your local PACK & SEND Service Centre can prepare a personalised quote for the freight, the packing and the documentation, and assist with the requirements and charges for your specific shipment.
Where We Deliver in Brazil
PACK & SEND arranges delivery to major Brazilian centres and surrounding regional areas, including:
- Sao Paulo
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brasilia
- Belo Horizonte
- Curitiba
- Porto Alegre
- Salvador
- Recife
Sao Paulo's Guarulhos airport and the Port of Santos handle most Australia to Brazil volume, which makes them the quickest points of entry, and onward delivery to inland states is arranged from there.
Why PACK & SEND for This Route
Brazil is one of the more document-heavy customs environments in South America, and getting the paperwork right the first time is what avoids a held consignment. PACK & SEND coordinates the packing, the carrier choice across our network, and the documentation Brazilian clearance calls for.
Consignments can be backed by Freight Plus Warranty cover, with up-to-date tracking with milestone updates so clients know where a consignment sits at each stage. Local reach, global scale: to talk through a specific item or a complex shipment, find your local PACK & SEND Service Centre or call 1300 668 000 for a personalised quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does shipping from Australia to Brazil usually take?
Express courier typically takes 3 – 5 business days in transit, air freight 5 – 10 days, and sea freight 4 – 8 weeks. These timeframes are a guide only, as factors outside PACK & SEND's control may affect delivery schedules, and customs clearance in Brazil can add further time.
What documents does Brazil require for an imported parcel?
When sending a parcel to Brazil, you’ll generally need to provide accurate details about the goods, including a description and value, along with complete recipient details. Additional customs documentation or permits may be required depending on what you’re sending and who is receiving it. Your local PACK & SEND Service Centre can advise you on the documentation needed for your shipment.
Why is Brazilian customs clearance considered strict?
Brazil checks documentation in detail, and consignments can be held during clearance where declared values or recipient details are missing or inconsistent. A Service Centre prepares the paperwork with that in mind and can talk you through what your shipment needs.
Is there import tax on a parcel sent to Brazil?
Duty and import taxes may apply depending on the type and value of the goods and the circumstances of the shipment, and the rules can change. Your Service Centre can explain the likely charges before you send.
How much is postage to Brazil from Australia?
Postage to Brazil is quoted per consignment, because the charge depends on the shipping mode, the chargeable weight or volume, the packing required and the destination city.
If you are an individual sending a pre-packed parcel under 20 kg and valued up to $1,000 your shipment may be eligible to book online, and everything else is quoted by a Service Centre.
Does PACK & SEND send consignments directly from Australia to Brazil?
Yes. PACK & SEND is a managed retail logistics service that packs, documents and sends your consignment from Australia to Brazil directly. If you need goods brought the other way, from Brazil into Australia, that is handled by Import Services.
Can I book a shipment to Brazil online?
If your shipment is eligible, you may be able to book online, which covers individuals sending a pre-packed parcel under 20 kg and valued up to $1,000. Business senders, regular senders, and anything unpacked, fragile, oversized, high-value or time-critical is arranged through a Service Centre on a personalised quote.
Can I send lithium batteries or dangerous goods to Brazil?
Not online. These items cannot be booked through online self-service and must be arranged through a Service Centre, where the team confirms the current carrier and Brazilian import requirements. Call 1300 668 000 or visit a Service Centre to have a specific item assessed.