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Shipping from Brazil to USA
Trade Overview
Brazil is an important origin market for stone, industrial goods, and agricultural exports to the United States. Airlift facilitates full-container movements through its licensed agent partners in Brazil, connecting key ports such as Rio de Janeiro, Pecém, and Santos with major U.S. entry points including Houston, Baltimore, and New York. Cargo is supported by Airlift’s destination operations through its U.S. office.
Quick Facts : Brazil USA
Service TypeFull Container Load (FCL)
Operational ControlLicensed agent partners in Brazil; destination coordination via Airlift-owned USA offices
Major Origin PortsRio de Janeiro, Pecém, Santos
Major Destination PortsHouston, Baltimore, New York, Los Angeles
Typical Transit Time Range18–42 days (P10–P90)
Container Types Supported20FT, 40FT, Special Equipment (Flat Rack, Open Top)
Primary CommoditiesStone blocks, industrial raw materials, machinery
Additional Cargo TypesSteel products, agricultural inputs
Customs HandlingExport via SISCOMEX; U.S. import filings via CBP with licensed brokers
Major Ports (Based on Airlift Shipment Volume)
Top Origin Ports:
Rio de Janeiro, Pecém, Santos, Suape
Top Destination Ports:
Houston, Baltimore, New York, Los Angeles
Transit Times (Based on Historical Airlift Data – P10 to P90)
Origin from Rio de Janeiro
Destination Ports
Average Transit Time
Houston
20–28 days
Baltimore
25–35 days
New York
22–30 days
Los Angeles
30–42 days
Origin from Pecém
Destination Ports
Average Transit Time
Houston
18–25 days
Baltimore
23–31 days
Los Angeles
28–38 days
Transit times reflect typical performance ranges and are not guaranteed duration.
Common Commodities Shipped
Top 4 (by container volume):
- Stone and granite blocks
- Industrial raw materials
- Machinery
- Agricultural products
Additional Commodities Handled:
Processed food items, steel products, manufactured goods.
Customs & Compliance
At Origin – Brazil
- Export declarations filed via SISCOMEX (Brazilian customs platform)
- Commercial Invoice and Packing List required
- Receita Federal authorization required before export
At Destination – USA
- ISF filing required prior to loading
- CBP customs entry with bond
- Additional inspections may apply for stone and agricultural commodities
Service Options
- Full Container Load (FCL)
- Special equipment (flat rack, open top) on request
- Port-to-port services with U.S. destination delivery options
Why Airlift
- Regular sailings on this trade lane
- Coverage across key Brazilian and U.S. ports
- Experience handling stone and industrial cargo
- Export coordination via licensed agent partners
- Shipment visibility available through Airlift’s digital platform
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