VAT No. needed for Customs in Brazil

For deliveries of customized USB flash drives to pass the Brazilian customs clearance, a so-called "CNPJ" (Cadastro Nacional de Pessoas Jurídicas) number needs to be provided and stated on the invoice or the B/L. This number consists of 14 digits in the format of XX.XXX.XXX/ XXXX-XX. The first eight digits refer to the company registration number assigned to the company by the tax authorities, while the last part contains additional information, such as the location of the business.

This "CNPJ nº" needs to be present for all imports of any kind of products to Brazil, even for samples with no commercial value. According to our information the Brazilian customs are very strict on this issue, and any packages or deliveries that do not comply will be returned to origin. Starting from March 2006 it is said that all consignments are being checked. Private customers or individuals who purchase our promotional USB flash drives may alternatively use their CPF number (Cadastro de Pessoa Fisica) that has the format of XXX.XXX.XXX/XX.

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