Overview
Brazil is Latin America's largest automotive market, and Chinese brands led by BYD and GWM are investing heavily — including local assembly — as import tariffs rise on a published schedule.
Why Chinese EVs for Brazil
Huge demand and rapid brand-building make Brazil strategically important; importing now, ahead of full tariff ramp-up, can be advantageous for early movers.
Import duty & taxes
Brazil's EV import tariff is increasing annually toward the standard rate, and imports also carry IPI, ICMS (state) and PIS/COFINS. The combined tax load is high — model it carefully and confirm the current tariff for your shipment date.
Step-by-step import process
- Request a CIF quote to Santos, Paranaguá or Itajaí.
- We prepare export documents from China.
- Units ship to your Brazilian port.
- INMETRO/CONTRAN homologation and full customs clearance.
- Register and deliver.
Documents you will need
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading (RoRo or container)
- Certificate of origin (China)
- Vehicle conformity / type-approval certificate
- Battery / dangerous-goods documentation for the EV
EV incentives
Incentives vary by state; some offer IPVA (ownership tax) reductions for EVs.
Common pitfalls
The rising import tariff and layered federal/state taxes are the dominant cost drivers — always confirm the current schedule before committing.