Country Guide

Brazil customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Brazil. See what you can bring before you fly.

Alcohol allowance

This is one real customs example for travelers entering Brazil.

Category Alcohol
All arrivals Traveler rules apply
Spirits 12 liters
Duty-free limit
Total combined limit for all alcoholic beverages is 12 liters.

More Brazil customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) ••• pieces / grams
Duty-free limit
Cash (BRL or equivalent) Declaration from ••• BRL
Declaration required
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Brazil and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Brazil

Cash totalling USD 10,000 or more (or equivalent in any currency) must be declared using the Electronic Declaration of Traveler Goods (e-DBV). Failure to declare is treated as misrepresentation and results in a fine of 50% of the amount over the limit.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Brazil before you travel.

About Brazil customs

Brazil's customs rules are administered by Brazil customs authority. Traveler allowances and restrictions can vary based on where you are arriving from, your age, and the type of goods you carry.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Brazil before travel.

Brazil customs — frequently asked questions

How much spirits can I bring into Brazil?
12 liters is the real traveler example shown on this page for Brazil. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Brazil?
Brazil has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Brazil.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Brazil?
Cash totalling USD 10,000 or more (or equivalent in any currency) must be declared using the Electronic Declaration of Traveler Goods (e-DBV). Failure to declare is treated as misrepresentation and results in a fine of 50% of the amount over the limit. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Brazil limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers Brazil and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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