BRAZIL

Overview

The following goods may be imported into Brazil by travellers over 18 years of age without incurring customs duty:

• 12L of alcohol.
• 200 cigarettes and 25 cigars and 250g of tobacco.
• 20 items items worth more than $10 each (no more than three of the same item).

The total value of the above items should not exceed US$500 if arriving via air or sea or US$300 if arriving via land, river or lake. In addition to the US$500 limit, travellers can buy goods up to US$1,000 in value at the duty-free shop on arrival in Brazil. The following limits apply:

• 24 units of alcohol, limited to 12 units per type of drink.
• 20 packs of cigarettes made outside Brazil and 25 cigars and 250g of tobacco.
• 10 toiletry items including cosmetics.
• 3 of the following: watches, toys, games or electronic items.

Banned Imports

Prohibited imports include toy, replica and imitation firearms, illegal drugs, cigarettes and drinks manufactured in Brazil intended for sale abroad, unlicensed wildlife species, and counterfeit and pirated goods.

Restricted items which you must declare and have prior authorisation for include firearms and ammunition, drugs (other than prescribed drugs for personal use), animals, animal products, plants and seeds. 

No guarantee can be given for the correctness of the information about the travel allowances in Brazil.