Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Brazil
Samples, spare parts, stock for a small shop or goods for a customer abroad do not need a whole container. A1 ships commercial cargo in shared ocean containers (LCL) from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver to <a href="/shipping-to/rio-de-janeiro-brazil/">Rio De Janeiro</a> and <a href="/shipping-to/santos-brazil/">Santos</a>. The rate starts at USD 4 per cubic foot to Santos, and the carrier estimates 35–70 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Personal effects sent to Brazil are treated as unaccompanied baggage. The owner declares them to the Federal Revenue (Receita Federal) through the electronic traveller declaration (e-DBV) and normally has to be in Brazil for clearance; used personal items within the allowances are duty-free, while new goods and electronics above the limits are taxed. Brazilian clearance is document-heavy, so keep the packing list detailed and in line with the declaration.
Commercial cargo to Brazil needs an importer registered in the Siscomex system (RADAR), and import duties and taxes are among the highest in the world, so commercial shippers should agree the Incoterms carefully. Wooden packing must be ISPM 15 treated and marked: the Ministry of Agriculture inspects it, and untreated wood is returned or destroyed at the shipper's cost.
Commercial cargo rates to Brazil
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santos | USD 4 / cu ft 35 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 4 / cu ft 38 days · min. USD 406.28 | USD 7 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 512.24 |
| Rio De Janeiro | USD 9 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 611.78 | USD 9 / cu ft 47 days · min. USD 610.52 | USD 14 / cu ft 70 days · min. USD 759.48 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Santos
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 406.28
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 519.30
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 773.61
The totals include the A1 processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before you pay; customs duties and taxes are paid by the importer in Brazil.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Santos
- From Toronto: USD 519.30, about 35 days
- From Montreal: USD 519.30, about 38 days
- From Vancouver: USD 710.03, about 47 days
Toronto is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Santos. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
One pallet to different cities in Brazil
- Santos: USD 519.30 from Toronto, about 35 days
- Rio De Janeiro: USD 837.18 from Toronto, about 47 days
The difference between the least and the most expensive of these is USD 317.88.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 406.28 to Santos, against USD 406.28 for 1 CBM at 200 kg.
Documents for commercial cargo
- Commercial invoice. Our commercial invoice (PDF): seller and buyer, a clear description of each item, quantity, unit value, total value, currency and country of origin. HS codes help customs in Brazil classify the goods.
- Packing list. The packing list (PDF) gives the pieces, packed dimensions and gross weight of every pallet, crate or carton, matching the invoice.
- Customs value. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
The importer's details that the carrier conditions below ask for (tax or registration numbers) go on the invoice and the booking. More help: commercial shipping documents.
Pallets and crates
Commercial cargo travels palletized or crated. Wood packaging must be ISPM 15 heat-treated and stamped, or the cargo can be refused at the destination. Stack the cartons squarely on the pallet, no wider than the pallet itself, and stretch-wrap and strap them; label every piece with the consignee's name and city in Brazil. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver: A1 does not offer pickup and does not palletize. The warehouse measures and weighs the cargo, and the final price follows those measurements.
Carrier conditions for Brazil
- OBL REQUIRED TO SANTOS
- Commercial Invoice Required
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
- WEIGHT CBM MUST MATCH DOCK RECEIPT
How to book
Calculate the price in the calculator above with the cargo type "Commercial cargo", accept the quote and upload the commercial invoice and packing list on your booking page. After the carrier confirms the destination charges, you pay and receive the labels and the warehouse delivery instructions. Sending your own belongings rather than goods? See personal effects shipping to Brazil.
Shipping to Brazil by service
By city: Rio De Janeiro, Santos.
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Brazil?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Santos costs about USD 519.30 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Brazil need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Brazil require. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
Does A1 pick up or palletize the cargo?
No. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.
Rates valid October 1–31, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.