DHL Express outlines the keys to exporting to Brazil by taking advantage of the EU-Mercosur agreement

 

The company DHL Express held a technical webinar on May 4th to analyze how to export to Brasil With security and efficiency. The event details the new opportunities of the agreement. UE-Mercosur for companies of España y Portugal, immediately reducing logistics costs and tariffs.

 

The impact of the agreement UE-Mercosur and tariff reductions

 

With the recent provisional entry into force of the trade agreement between the Unión Europea and the countries of Mercosur, Brasil It is positioned as a key market and structurally more accessible for Iberian exports. Rogério MoraesSales Manager at DHL Express BrasilHe emphasized during the meeting that the signing of this pact gives the green light to the world's largest trade agreement, encompassing more than 700 million consumers and representing 30% of global GDP.

 

«Brasil It is now structurally more accessible. Some products will have a zero percent import tax immediately, and others will see their reduction gradually reduced until reaching zero over the next 10 to 15 years,” he explained. MoraesThis gradual elimination of barriers will positively affect almost 90% of the goods traded between the two regions, which, combined with the revaluation of the local currency, makes European products exponentially more competitive.

 

To illustrate this tangible advantage and the new insights From the market, experts detailed the tariff evolution of some representative products, demonstrating a substantial reduction in taxes:

 

Exported Product	Prior Tariff	Current Tariff (Agreement)	Tariff Projection
Wine (containers up to 2 liters)	18 %	16 %	0% (progressive towards 2034)
Refined Soybean Oil	9%	0% (Immediate Suppression)	0% (Consolidated)

 

Export dynamics from the Iberian Peninsula

 

The digital event, designed to streamline processes for both new exporters and established companies in the Latin American region, analyzed the current ecosystem of trade exchanges. Portugal It bases the bulk of its sales on oils (which account for 33% of the total), followed by aerospace equipment, beverages, fish and nuts, España It features a slightly more diversified shipment portfolio, prioritizing refined oils, pharmaceuticals, and automotive components.

 

Air transport operations to the South American giant, whose main point of entry is the state of São Paulo (accounting for 80% of logistics receipts), demonstrate the enormous volume of business in both markets:

 

• Exports from España: They register approximately 13.000 air shipments annually, channeling a volume close to 11.000 tons of merchandise.
• Exports from Portugal: They reach around 9.000 shipments per year, totaling more than 7.000 tons processed by air.

 

Customs management and operational efficiency

 

Supply chain success in a complex market requires avoiding common mistakes that lead to increased operating costs. In this regard, MarcosImport Manager at DHL Express BrasilHe elaborated on the rigorous nationalization processes. The executive explained that there are two main shipping methods: "Courier" for non-commercial shipments (with a limit of $3.000) and "Formal Import" for purely commercial merchandise, with no value limits.

 

As a logistics partner, DHL Express provides solutions Door-to-door service, and has the competitive advantage of owning its own facilities at the airport of ViracoposThis infrastructure allows a clearance Unusually fast customs clearance and a storage scheme that is charged according to the weight of the goods and not their value, fostering a high level of logistical efficiency.

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about exporting to Brasil

What licenses or digital requirements are mandatory for the importer in Brasil?

To operate legally, the Brazilian importer must be duly registered with the authorities and possess the required license. Radarand have proper access to the technological environment of the federal customs system Siscomex.

What role does code play? NCM in customs shipments?

The code NCM It is the equivalent of the harmonised goods code but adapted with additional digits unique to the countries that make up the MercosurThis is a critical piece of information that the importer must verify, as it determines taxes and regulatory agency controls (such as) Anvisa) and the speed of customs clearance.

How does the size of the business operation influence the choice of logistics?

From a regulatory standpoint, samples and prototypes not intended for commercial sale, whose value, including freight and insurance, does not exceed $3.000, can be shipped quickly via courier. For corporate sales and resale in the local market, regardless of the amount, shipments must be processed under the "Formal Import" model.