International air freight to South American countries typically takes approximately 3-30 days, depending on factors such as the destination, airline route, and customs clearance efficiency. Customs clearance requirements in South American countries are relatively strict, varying from country to country. Generally, they place particular emphasis on recipient information, documentation, and special items.
In this article, Weefreight will provide detailed answers, which we hope will be helpful.
International Air Freight Timeliness to South American Countries
Brazil: If choosing international express delivery, DHL can arrive in as little as 3 days, UPS in about 5 days, and TNT in about 7 days. For dedicated air freight, the typical timeliness is 8-15 days.
Bolivia: If customs clearance goes smoothly, shipments from Guangzhou, China to Bolivia may be cleared and delivered to the consignee in just two days upon arrival. However, the overall transit time also needs to take into account flight time, typically around 10 days or even longer.
Other Countries: Generally speaking, international air freight to parts of South America can take 15-30 days, depending on the specific country, region, and route.
Special Customs Clearance Requirements in South American Countries
Brazil
Recipient Information: For personal packages, the recipient’s CPF (Brazilian Personal Tax Number) must be provided, and the declared quantity of the same item cannot exceed one. Otherwise, formal customs clearance must be conducted under the company’s name. For company packages, the company name and CNPJ (14-digit Company Tax Number) must be provided.
Documents and Declarations: The waybill must indicate the recipient’s tax number, detailed address, and contact information. The invoice must accurately describe the goods, avoiding vague terms such as “sample.” Wooden packaging must provide a fumigation certificate; otherwise, the goods will be returned.
Customs Clearance Mode: Goods with a declared value (including freight) less than $3,000 USD can undergo simplified customs clearance. For shipments destined for sales, exceeding sample quantities, or requiring bank transfer, formal customs clearance is required and is only accepted at the São Paulo VCP/GRU port.
Bolivia: Documents such as a commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and import license (if required) are required. Customs will inspect the goods to confirm that the information is consistent with the declaration and verify compliance with import regulations.
Other Countries: While customs clearance requirements vary by country, generally, accurate and complete basic documents such as the commercial invoice and packing list are required. Some countries may require certification or other supporting documentation for specialized items, such as electronics and medical devices. Additionally, some South American countries may have strict requirements for wooden packaging, requiring fumigation certificates, etc.
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