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Cargo release at every port and airport in Brazil.

New Link’s core service: import and export clearance with documentation carefully prepared for the Federal Revenue Service and constant follow-up until release.

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Careful documentation is what makes release faster.

Each step of clearance depends on correct documents and close follow-up with the Federal Revenue Service. That is where New Link’s experience makes a difference to cargo release times.

  1. 01

    National coverage

    Clearance at any port or airport in Brazil.

  2. 02

    Careful documentation

    Rigorous preparation of documents for the Federal Revenue Service.

  3. 03

    Agility

    Speed in handling and releasing goods.

  4. 04

    Follow-up

    Constant follow-up and transparency on the progress of the process.

How long does it take to release goods?

Average release timesOnce registered, each declaration is assigned by the Federal Revenue Service to an inspection channel. The time depends on the channel.
  1. Green channel

    Same day

    Practically immediate release, usually on the same day.

  2. Yellow channel

    on average3 days

    Document review, without physical inspection of the cargo.

  3. Red channel

    on average7 days

    Document review and physical inspection of the cargo by the customs officer.

Average reference times.

Documents usually required for an import

  1. Federal Revenue registrationImporter registration with the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service.
  2. Bill of LadingTransport document for sea freight.
  3. Air WaybillTransport document for air freight.
  4. Commercial invoiceInvoice for the purchase and sale transaction.
  5. Packing listDetailed list of the packages in the shipment.

Steps that are part of a well-handled clearance.

  1. 01Customs consultingGuidance on the requirements, documents and procedures that apply to each foreign trade operation.
  2. 02Tariff classification / NCMClassification of goods under the Mercosur Common Nomenclature, the basis for taxes and requirements.
  3. 03Import licensingHandling of the licenses required for goods subject to import controls.
  4. 04DrawbackSupport in using the drawback regime, applied to inputs used in products destined for export.
  5. 05Special customs regimesOperations under special customs regimes, according to the needs of each import or export.

Frequently asked questions about clearance

FAQ
Does New Link handle customs clearance at any port or airport in Brazil?

Yes. New Link serves every port and airport in Brazil.

How long does it take to release goods?

It depends on the inspection channel. Green channel: practically immediate, usually on the same day. Yellow channel: 3 days on average, with document review and no physical inspection. Red channel: 7 days on average, with document review and physical inspection by the customs officer.

Which documents are required for an import or export?

Usually: registration with the Federal Revenue Service as an importer; Bill of Lading (BL) for sea freight; Air Waybill (AWB) for air freight; commercial invoice; and packing list.

What kinds of goods can be imported or exported?

All kinds of goods, provided the applicable requirements are met. New Link acts as the customs broker handling the operation; the importer or exporter is the client.

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