Waytron has a long-term and stable relationship with many carriers. With our strong strength, professional team, scientific system and sound network, Waytron can provide our customers with one-stop global logistics services, which are now can be involved in many countries such as USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and southeast Asia, and so on. Waytron can handle FCL, LCL, and special shipments, also providing reliable SOC service and competitive rates for TP trades, especially to USA and Canada inland locations, such as Dallas, El Paso, Portland, Houston, Calgary and Winnipeg.
Waytron Overseas Department is in charge of working with the overseas agents, including D/O, Customs Clearance, Door Delivery and Transshipment to ensure the high-quality services.
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As South America’s largest economy, Brazil enforces strict regulations for full container load (FCL) transportation, adhering to national laws and international standards while emphasizing customs procedures, product compliance, and safety protocols. Below are the key requirements for FCL containers in Brazil:
Mandatory Documents:
Special Certifications:
Electronics require INMETRO certification (Brazilian National Institute of Metrology, Standardization, and Industrial Quality).
Food and pharmaceuticals must be approved by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA), and plant products require quarantine certificates from the Brazilian Agricultural Defense Secretariat (SDA).
Dangerous goods transportation must comply strictly with the IMDG Code, with advance submission of dangerous goods declarations to Brazilian customs.
Refrigerated containers must provide temperature records and meet 冷链 requirements from the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture.
Wooden packaging materials must be ISPM 15 heat-treated.
Cargo packaging must adhere to Brazil’s Packaging Law (Lei 12.305/2010), encouraging recyclable materials.
Imported goods must comply with Brazilian technical regulations (e.g., INMETRO standards) to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
The following table summarizes the key requirements for FCL in Brazil:
| Requirement Category | Specific Content | Notes |
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| Size and Weight | Standard 20-foot and 40-foot containers, gross weight ≤ 30.48 metric tons | Santos Port road limit 28 tons; railway follows local rules |
| Documentation | Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, Brazilian Import Declaration (DI), National Commodity Code (NCM) | INMETRO certification for electronics; ANVISA approval for food/pharmaceuticals |
| Dangerous Goods | Compliance with IMDG Code, advance submission of dangerous goods declarations | Refrigerated cargo needs temperature logs and Ministry of Agriculture certification |
| Labeling and Marking | Container number, dangerous goods labels, port of destination, Portuguese/English labels | Labels must be clear and durable |
| Packaging Materials | Wooden packaging must be ISPM 15 certified | Unapproved wood may be rejected |
| Compliance and Safety | Packaging meets Brazil’s Packaging Law; goods comply with INMETRO standards | Ensures product safety and sustainability |
