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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
Licensed and verifiable
Before you send cargo details, check the paperwork behind the quote. Each item links to the register or directory that publishes it.
- FMC OTI licence 016162 — Licensed and bonded NVOCC and ocean freight forwarder, d/b/a Airlift Container Line. Look it up on the FMC OTI list →
- WCA World member since 2019 — Los Angeles head office and New Jersey branch, both with Gold Medallion financial protection. WCA member profile →
- C-TPAT certified — Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism, U.S. Customs and Border Protection. About C-TPAT →
- NCBFAA regular member — National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America. NCBFAA →
- IATA CargoLink listed — IATA-accredited air cargo agent, listed in the CargoLink directory. CargoLink listing →
Prepare Your Shipment Details
When discussing Shipping from Brazil to USA, include the following details so quotes cover the services you need.
- Pickup and delivery locations, preferred ports and inland transport requirements.
- Cargo description, package count, gross weight and packed dimensions, or container size and quantity.
- Cargo-ready date, delivery deadline and handling or storage requirements.
- The services and charges to include when comparing quotes.
Get a Quote
Request your Brazil–USA freight quote
Plan This Shipment
U.S. import duty on goods shipped on this lane
Calculated total duty for the highest-value tariff lines on this corridor, from our tariff engine and U.S. Census import values. Each page shows the duty components, the entry-date history and the landed-cost arithmetic.
- Meat of bovine animals
- Arabica coffee
- Bleached nonconiferous woodpulp
- Nonalloy pig iron
- Turbofan powered multiple engine airplanes
- Semifinished products of iron or nonalloy steel
- Passenger airplanes
- Liquid dielectric transformers
- Integral tractor shovel loaders
- Alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms
- Quartzite slabs
Rates are the engine's calculated total for a commercial entry today; see each page for the components and entry-date history. Browse all import duty pages or price your own shipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does shipping from Brazil to the USA take?
Ocean transit typically runs 18–42 days. Pecém to Houston is the fastest routing at 18–25 days, Rio de Janeiro to New York runs 22–30 days, and West Coast arrivals at Los Angeles run 28–42 days. The ranges on this page are P10–P90 figures from Airlift’s shipment history rather than carrier brochure estimates.
Which Brazilian ports handle exports to the USA?
Rio de Janeiro, Pecém and Santos carry most of Airlift’s Brazil–USA volume. Pecém in the northeast gives the shortest run to the US Gulf, while Rio and Santos suit the stone quarries and industrial belt of the southeast. Arrivals are at Houston, Baltimore, New York and Los Angeles.
Can I ship LCL from Brazil, or only full containers?
FCL is the primary mode on this lane, in 20′, 40′ and 40′ high-cube equipment, with flat-rack and open-top available for stone blocks and machinery. Because granite and marble blocks are dense, a 20′ container is often the practical choice even when a 40′ would fit by volume — US road weight limits, not the container, set the ceiling.
What documents do I need to ship from Brazil to the US?
On the Brazilian side: commercial invoice, packing list and the export registration filed through SISCOMEX. On the US side: an ISF (Importer Security Filing) before loading, and the customs entry with bond, which Airlift coordinates through its licensed customs broker network.
How much customs duty will I pay on goods from Brazil?
Duty depends on your product’s HTS code and on whichever US trade measures are in force on the day of entry, not on the freight. Estimate landed cost for your exact HTS code with the free tariff simulator before you book. Stone and mineral classifications turn on whether the material is raw, cut or finished, so confirm the subheading with a licensed broker before you ship.
How do I get a freight rate for this lane?
Use the rate search to compare live Brazil–USA rates by port pair and container type — no signup needed. For recurring stone or machinery programs, our team can quote the lane directly.