8. FUMIGATION

1. INBOUND SHIPMENTS FOR BRAZILIAN NATIONALS & FOREIGNERS WITH PERMANENT VISA
   

   

   
   1.1 BY SEA: Document
   

   1. Original Bill of Lading (issued by steamship line or responsible agent) Original
   2. Original Passport and copies of entire passport (including cover and blank pages), authenticated
   3. Copy of CPF (Physical Personal Register), Personal ID (RG), and airline ticket issued on the way back to Brazil, authenticated.
   4. Original Valued Inventory in Portuguese for customs purpose, for the sea/air shipments, signed. Bassi W.C. can provide translation in Portuguese.
   5. Power of Attorney signed and notarized Provided by Bassi W.C.

    

1. Term of Responsibility, in Portuguese assuring that all items on the Inventory List for customs purpose are the actual contents of shipment. ( Form 1 for only one shipment and Form 1.1 for more than one shipment, incoming).
2. Declaration of Residence issued by the Brazilian Consulate at origin, stating that shipper lived abroad for more than one year ( Form 2). If the Brazilian Consulate refuses to issue this Declaration, shipper must have some documents to indicate to customs officials the time out the country i.e. the rental agreement or utility bill paid while living overseas.
3. Income Declaration issued by employer overseas
4. Power of Attorney signed and notarized. Provided by Bassi W.C .

Clearance and Delivery: 8 working days after vessel's arrival and all documents are in the hands of customs officials

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INBOUND SHIPMENTS FOR BRAZILIAN NATIONALS & FOREIGNERS WITH PERMANENT VISA

1.2 BY SEA: Port Charges (APPROXIMATELY CHARGES)

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1.3 BY AIR: Documents

1. Original Airway Bill
2. Original Passport and complete copies of the entire passport, including cover and blank pages, authenticated.
3. Copies of CPF (Physical Personal Register), Personal ID (RG), and airline ticket issued back to Brazil, authenticated
4. Original Valued Inventory in Portuguese for customs purpose, for the sea/air shipments, signed. Bassi W.C. can provide translation in Portuguese.
5. Declaration of Residence, confirming that shipper has lived abroad for more than one year issued by Brazilian Consulate at origin (Form 2), same requirements as the sea shipment.
6. Power of Attorney signed and notarized Provided by Bassi W.C.

Clearance and Delivery: 3 working days after shipment's arrival and all documents are in the hands of customs officials

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1. INBOUND SHIPMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS WITH TEMPORARY OR WORKING VISA (WORK PERMIT)
   

   

   
   2.1 BY SEA: Documents

   1. Original Bill of Lading
   2. Original Passport, copy of complete passport, including cover and blank pages, authenticated
   3. Copy of CPF (Physical Personal Register), RNE, or protocol issued by a local authority and airline ticket to Brazil, authenticated.
   4. Original Valued Inventory in Portuguese for customs purpose, for the sea /air shipments signed. Bassi W.C. can provide translation in Portuguese
   5. Power of Attorney, signed and notarized. Provided by Bassi W.C.

   6. DOCUMENTS TO BE PROVIDED BY SHIPPER'S EMPLOYER

   7. Copy of Statute or Social Contract, authenticated
   8. Copy of the last register of Board of Directors election, authenticated
   9. Copy of CGC Card and State Inscription, authenticated
   10. Copy of Work Contract, authenticated
   11. Copy of the Labor Form request by State Department, authenticated
   12. Company's Declaration to the Federal Customs (Form No. 3)
   13. Copy of Company's last record of Social Capital issued, authenticated
   14. Copy of Personal ID of two directors who will sign the "Responsibility Term and Declaration". Their names must be in the last Directory Record, and it must state that they have power to sign and guarantee on behalf of company.
   15. Clearance and Delivery:15 working days after vessel's arrival and all documents are in the hands of customs officials.

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       INBOUND SHIPMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS WITH TEMPORARY OR WORKING VISA (WORK PERMIT)
       

       

       
       2.2 BY SEA: Port Charges (APPROXIMATELY CHARGES)

       SIT - Storage in Transit, is based on CIF value of shipment plus the value of ocean freight.
       It is calculated as follows (example):

       Declared value of the Inventory List for customs purpose	US$60,000.00
       Sea Freight	US$4,000.00
       Total	US$64,000.00

       Based on the above custom inventory example:

       SIT	1st period US$64,000.00 x 0.35% (Period=10 uninterrupteddays) < /P> < /P>	US$224.00
       	2nd period US$64,000.00 x 0.70%</	US$448.00
       	3rd period US$64,000.00 x 1.40%</<>	US$896.00
       Wharfage	20 ft container	US$300.00
       	40 ft container	US$350.00
       SDAS (Broker's Union Commission)		US$250.00
       Release of Bill of Lading from Steamship Line		US$20.00
       Broker's fee		US$150.00
       Advanced Demurrage deposit to steamship line	20 ft container	US$1,000.00
       	40 ft and HC container	US$1,500.00

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       INBOUND SHIPMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS WITH TEMPORARY OR WORKING VISA (WORK PERMIT)

       
       2.3 BY AIR: Documents

   16. Original Airway Bill
   17. Original Passport & copy of complete passport, including cover and blank pages, authenticated
   18. Copy of CPF (Physical Personal Register), RNE and airline ticket to Brazil, authenticated.
   19. Original Valued Inventory in Portuguese for customs purpose (same as the sea shipment). Bassi W.C. can provide translation in Portuguese.
   20. Copy of Work Contract issued by the Brazilian employer, authenticated.
   21. Copy of request of Labor Form to Brazilian State Department, authenticated. This form must be submitted by the Company in Brazil to the Labor Department in order to be able to work in Brazil.
   22. Power of Attorney signed and notarized. Provided by Bassi W.C.

   Airport taxes:
   Will be calculated in the same manner as for Permanent Visa and returning Brazilian nationals.

   Delivery terms:

   

   In order to avoid delays and additional charges during customs clearance, DO NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AS PART OF AN AIR SHIPMENT UNDER A TEMPORARY OR WORKING VISA: electric/electronic equipment, computers, furniture, domestics appliances. A bank guarantee will be required and customs clearance and delivery could take as long as 30+ working days.

   If these items are shipped by air, and customs officials request a bank guarantee, we suggest a payment to the Federal Revenue Department of 50% on declared value of the goods for customs purposes to expedite the release. This will avoid delays, charges, and the payment of the bank guarantee.

   Alternatively, if these items are included in the sea shipment, they should be cleared without any problem under a Responsibility Term.

   If the air shipment consists exclusively of personal effects of the shipper and immediate family, it will be released in 3 working days, without duties and taxes. If it is a big shipment, it will depend on the inspector's discretion during clearance, whether or not to consider the goods for commercial purposes.

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2. BRAZILIAN NATIONALS, FOREIGNERS WITH TEMPORARY OR WORKING VISAS
   
   3.1 Airport Charges (APPROXIMATELY CHARGES)

BRAZILIAN NATIONALS, FOREIGNERS WITH TEMPORARY OR WORKING VISAS

3.2 Duties and Penalties for Sea and Air Shipments.

The shipper will be charged a penalty/duty for every item not declared on the Original Valued Inventory in the following manner:

1. OUTBOUND SHIPMENTS
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   It is necessary to provide the following documents:
   1. Photocopies of entire passport including cover and blank pages
   2. Photocopies of identification cards such as: RG and CPF
   3. Photocopy of airline ticket out of Brazil
   4. Power of Attorney signed and notarized
   5. Insurance form filled out and signed
   6. Information form filled out and signed
   

   Every copy of requested document must be authenticated. Bassi W.C. will provide all forms and necessary information to clear goods at destination.

   When exporting household goods from Brazil, the shipper with a Temporary Visa or Working Permit in Brazil, must produce the original Bonded Guarantee (Bank Guarantee or Responsibility Term) issued by Brazilian Federal Customs upon arrival of the goods to Brazil.

   IMPORTANT INFORMATION

   

   DO NOT SEND ANY SHIPMENT TO BRAZIL UNTIL CUSTOMER HAS OBTAINED THE VISA WITH THE BRAZILIAN AUTHORITIES. SHIPMENTS WILL BE HELD UP AT THE BRAZILIAN PORTS/AIRPORTS RUNNING HIGH COSTS UNTIL THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ARE HANDED OVER TO CUSTOMS CONTROL. DELAYS CAN BE VERY EXPENSIVE.

   

   RESTRICTIONS: Beverages: Returning Brazilians or foreigners with permanent visa, may bring rest of cellar (wine cellar) and remaining opened bottles of liquor. If shipper has a temporary visa, he/she will pay 50% tax over the declared value. Taxes also apply to consumable items, such as: food, cosmetics, etc.

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3. BUYING A NEW CAR IN BRAZIL
4. Brazilian citizens who are returning to Brazil or foreigners with permanent visas, may buy a brand new car in Brazilwith exemption on the (IPI) tax
   1. All Brazilians and permanent visas who resided abroad for 5 years with no interruption.
   2. IPI tax applies only to Brazilian made, but not to popular cars
   3. In order to have IPI exemption, one must obtain the certificate of residence from the Brazilian consulate at origin (form enclosed). It must state that the purpose of the certificate is to facilitate the purchase of a new car in Brazil and for customs procedures when the shipment of household goods arrives at the Brazilian ports/airports
   4. IPI tax exemption is approximately 35%
   5. Upon arrival to Brazil, an amount of US dollars (equivalent to the value of the car) must be purchased. This must be done with the official finance offices or the nearest Banco do Brazil.
   

   MOTOR VEHICLE CAN BE SHIPPED USED OR NEW FOR ONE TYPE OF VISA: DIPLOMAT VISA

   A brand new automobile may be imported as a normal import commodity and it must comply with all the regulations and applicable taxes. Before a car can be shipped to Brazil, an IMPORT LICENCE must be obtained from a Brazilian Bank (Banco do Brazil), section named DECEX .

   

   DO NOT SHIP ANY NEW MOTOR VEHICLE TO BRAZIL, BEFORE OBTAINING THE IMPORT LICENSE. A USED OR NEW AUTOMOBILE CAN BE SHIPPED ONLY UNDER THE DIPLOMAT VISA AS HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

   

   If you need any additional information please do not hesitate to contact us.

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5. ARMS/WEAPONS
   
6. The official permission for weapons can be obtained from The Brazilian Army Authorities upon arrival of the household goods shipment. The weapons will be removed from the shipment and retained , until the necessary registration is done with the Army Official Department. Customer must present all the documents and legal registration for all weapons. It should be no problem and will take between one to two months.Each weapon must be declared very specifically on the Portuguese Inventory for Customs Purpose.

   Before shipping any weapons, a list should be sent to us so that we may check with Customs/Army authorities for permission to enter the country. Some weapons are restricted for use by the Army Official Department.

   

   Please do not hesitate to contact us for any necessary clarification before sending any shipment to Brazil.

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7. PETS
   

   
   7.1 To Export Pets Out of Brazil

          NECESSARY DOCUMENTS

   1. Pet's Health Certificate, issued by a Veterinarian register by the CRVM.
   2. Vaccine Certificate (original): Vaccine Certificate against Rabies, dated more than 30 days before departure and 1(one) year maximum validity, signed by registered Veterinarian with series number of the vaccine.
   3. The above documents must be sent to us in the time determined by our representative, in order to have the International transit Certificate issued by the Ministry of Agriculture. This Certificate is essential for the departure of your pet.

      ATTENTION

      

      The Health Certificate issued by the veterinarian is valid for only 3 days. It must be delivered to the Ministry of Agriculture, which will issue the International Transit Certificate, valid for 8 days.

      TRAVEL CAGE
      The travel cages must be made of fiberglass or similar material.
      The ideal size of the cage is the one that best accommodates the pet.

      SHIPMENT OF THE ANIMAL
      The are two ways to ship the animal:

   4. Accompanied - as excess luggage or inside the passenger's cabin (only for small animals)
   5. Unaccompanied - flights and date different from your departure. In both above cases the following procedures are necessary:
      1. Make a reservation on the flight on which the animal will be shipped, giving: dimensions of the cage total weight of the cage and pet.
      2. Check with the airline the time at which to present the pet for shipment.
      3. According to most airlines, it is advisable to call the Ministry of Agriculture at the airport to set an appointment with the veterinarian for the examination of the animal before departure.

      HELPFUL ADVICE

      

      In order to facilitate the Identification of the animal; place a label on the cage with the animal's name, complete address, and telephone number at destination.

      Before setting the departure date of your animal, verify if the date of arrival is a Sunday or holiday, because in some cases, the animal will have to be examined by the local authorities that may not be working on those days and, in this case, your pet will be retained at the airport until the authorities return to work.

      Some countries have additional restrictions, such as: quarantine, specific vaccines, legalization of documents by the Consulate, etc. So please make sure to verify with the Consulate if there are any kind of additional restrictions, in order to avoid surprises at the last minute.

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      7.2 To Import Pets Into Brazil

   6. Health Certificate Issued by a local Veterinarian (Vet must have his CRVM stamp number) at origin
   7. Register all vaccinations, signed by a Veterinarian at origin.