The rules on this page come from the Receita Federal (Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service) and are shown in the verified information box above, with the date of the last check and the link to the source. We do not repeat amounts outside that box to avoid outdated information.
How to apply it in practice
- Add up everything you bought outside Brazil, in US dollars, per person.
- Check that you are within the individual allowance and the quantity limits.
- If you go over the allowance, declare it before or on arrival, as instructed by the Receita Federal, and pay the tax.
- Keep receipts and proof of purchase until the end of the trip.
Personal-use items
The Receita Federal distinguishes goods for personal use or consumption from other goods. The detailed rules, with examples and exceptions, are on the official page — check it if in doubt.
Border free shops
The additional free shop allowance applies to land-border duty-free shops on the Brazilian side (box above). It is separate from the allowance for luggage brought from abroad.
When to contact the Receita Federal
If you have questions about a specific item, high amounts or goods subject to control, contact the Receita Federal before your trip. There is in-person service in Foz do Iguaçu (link in the sources).