Sending a Package to Brazil

scoop New member

Member since 16 July 2017

scoopNew member05 August 2017 04:11:14

Hi I was wondering if someone can tell me about receiving a package in Rio from the聽 US.聽 I am moving there and the items that I cannot take on the plane (TSA agents are notorious for stealing anything of value from checked baggage.聽 I have horror stories).聽 I realize it could take 4 months to receive my package in Brazil but will my items be still in the box or will they be stolen as well?聽 Is there any safe alternative?聽 Should I have my belongings shipped to another part of Brazil?聽 Are there any courier services that do door to door service?聽 Please advise.

jland912 Serial expat

Member since 14 July 2013

jland912Serial expat05 August 2017 10:49:10

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Anything you ship will go through customs at a point of entry which could be Rio.聽 If you use FEDEX or someone similar it will be much safer than mail.

Jim

VictoriaChandler Serial expat

Member since 29 May 2014

VictoriaChandlerSerial expat05 August 2017 12:03:42

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I would suggest FedEx (or some other courier) as well. I once received a document via FedEx from the U.S. and a few months later, I received a notice saying that I needed to pay taxes on my package銋es, on my document.聽聽聽 So, whatever you have shipped, make sure your items are properly labeled on the courier slip and be prepared to pay taxes if you're unlucky.

highestflowers Guest

highestflowersGuest11 September 2017 15:03:23

I've had very good experiences using DHL. I live in Abadiania, a small town about 90 minutes drive from Brasilia. DHL manages the package all the way to Brasilia and then drops it off with a local courier service, who then personally delivers it to me (signature required) at my home in Abadiania.

scoop New member

Member since 16 July 2017

scoopNew member11 September 2017 15:26:52

Thanks for your reply!聽 I do most of my shopping online and now I have a way to be certain that I receive my shipments. It's more than disappointing to pay for something and not receive it.