anne13
From: United States
3/7/2004 14:41 EST
I purchased a beach house near Fortaleza and plan to have my auto shipped. Is this allowable, what is the approximate costr for a Jeep Wrangler and how long does it take to arrive? Thanks.
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Merlin
From: United States
3/9/2004 17:24 EST
Nice area, Fortaleza.
Hate to rain on your parade, but you are *NOT* bringing your Jeep Wrangler, nor any other car with more than 0 miles on the odometer, into Brasil. If you bring in a new car (0-km), expect to pay duty of up to 100%.
Getting the idea that they protect their Auto Industry?
The good news is that there are good new and used vehicles available. Mercedes, etc. Lots of 4-WD vehicles here, but 4WD is rarely used, at least in the Rio Area. At least in the Rio area, there are fantastic deals to be made on very well maintained used vehicles. You get a *lot* for your dollar.
But deal only with reputable dealers. Lots of "fake paper" floating around with stolen cars, etc., so it pays to have a local friend help you.
Confirm my info with any Brasilian Consulate or one of their many websites...... then start advertising to sell your car.
Sorry, but it's just one of the many joys involved with living in Brasil :))
Regards,
Merlin
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Michaelser
From: United States
8/27/2006 12:43 EST
Hello Anne13,
Are you planning to work in Brazil?
I wonder if you can keep your Jeep Wrangler registered as a foreign car there, if you drive it down to Fortaleza yourself.
Currently I live and work in the USA, I visited Sao Paolo in 2001 and I liked the life there.
I plan to retire in Brazil in 2012 and I would like to buy/build a house in Sao Paolo area. For now I want to know more about getting my SS money there; I guess the pension should not be a problem.
My need is not immediate, I want to retire ahead the time the law allows however I would like to start looking for a nice piece of real estate and build a house there.
If you have any information regarding how to get the SS money there it would be greatly appreciated.
Good luck to you !
Cheers,
Michael
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ssimsjim
From: Brazil
9/9/2006 13:20 EST
TO: Michaelser
Ref your question on SocSec I live in the Uberlandia area and find that the Bank Debt Card and PayPal works best for transfer of money.
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Johnnypee24
1/22/2009 14:11 EST
Have you retired already?
I know of some nice areas (house lots) about 90 mins drive from Sao paulo city. I myself bought land there and now hoping to find enough money to build...let me know
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Normando
1/27/2009 20:14 EST
You can ship for aprox $55 per cu meter, however you cannot legally import a used veh to brasil....tourist can use for 90 days... ck with trekamerica@trekamericas.net for more info... hope this helps Norman
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GCA
1/29/2009 08:17 EST
Hello Anne.
Importation of used cars in Brazil is not allowed, unless you are relocating to the country and all the documentation and proof of relocation is connected with the car importation. And it´s WAY expensive... Hope this helps.
Cheers
Claudia
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expat5566
1/26/2010 19:04 EST
I am finishing my immigration documents as "investor", so in couple of month I would have brazilian ID ..etc...I believe we are allowed to bring our personal belonging tax free and that includes a car....well my car engine is 4,500 CC, so I can expect its tariff like 300% or so, are you sure as an expat i can bring this car without paying any taxes?
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movingsoon
1/27/2010 11:09 EST
An investor still doesn not give you the ability to bring your car. In short, you can't take/bring/import ANY item with a gas engine: car, chain saw, lawnmower, etc. Personal possessions, yes. Used car, no. New car, yes-IF it has not been titled yet.
You can drive your used car to Brazil, but then you have to cross the border and re-enter every 90 days. PLUS, you can't license it so it stays with your US license plate-a wonderful sign for muggers and car jackers to see as a target!! Doubt if your insurance would cover it also.
The secondary thing is repairs. Friends of mine have bought new US cars in Brazil, but can't get them repaired, or if they can, its so expensive that unless you are very wealth youc can't afford many!! Everyone of them have sold their car and bought something in Brazil-for the repair aspect and also to blend it as not to be a target...
and by the way...I have a permanent resident visa and tried to find a loophole, and there isn't any.
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JungleJoe
2/11/2010 07:34 EST
There is no problem on importing a used car, the only thing is you will be charged import tax on the price of an equivalent new car , and import tax is 100+%
So buy local its cheaper plus you will find parts when needed.
Good luck
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movingsoon
2/11/2010 10:38 EST
There IS a problem importing a used car...Brazil does NOT permit it.
It is illegal to import anything to Brazil with a gas engine: generator, chain saw, lawn mower, and car. You can drive a foreign car into the country, but still can't register it in Brazil.
You can only import a NEW car that has not been titled yet, and then pay import fees in Brazil and title it there.
Antique cars are the only exception...and I'm sure the car jackers would love to see you drive that in Brazil...
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sammy4410
1/19/2011 23:31 EST
I had a terrible shipping experience two years ago shipping to Colombia and boy was I mad. My whole navigation system was ripped out of my car before it even got in the truck! The whole inconvenience of not knowing where my car was for a week was such an inconvenience. I only trust ONE review website for shipping my car, I go to http://www.tierads.com/
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sammy4410
1/19/2011 23:32 EST
I had a terrible shipping experience two years ago shipping to colombia and boy was I mad. My whole navigation system was ripped out of my car before it even got in the truck! The whole inconvenience of not knowing where my car was for a week was such an inconvenience. I only trust ONE review website for shipping my car, I go to http://www.tierads.com/
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aneill42
1/20/2011 08:12 EST
Hi there!
I live in fortaleza and would like to help with any questions you may have. If you are in Fortaleza now, my cell number here is 8684.5245.
I live right in the middle of Meireles at Desembargador and Ana Bilhar.
Andy Neill
Fortaleza, Brazil
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aneill42
4/8/2011 20:01 EST
Hi there!
What is happening with your beach house? Are you there at the moment?
I live in the center of Meireles near the beach.
If you like, you can contact me by cell phone as well as email. 8684.5245.
I look forward to meeting you.
Andy Neill
Fortaleza, Brazil
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CCTExport
10/24/2011 17:25 EST
Classic Car Export Announces the Opening of Brazil Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Paranaguá, Brazil
October 24, 2011
Classic Car Export is excited to announce the opening of our import office in Paranaguá, Brazil. This office will consign both solo and consolidated shipping of classic and muscle cars, as well as offer DAP services to Santos and Sao Paulo. The official opening date for the office is December 1st, 2011.
“This is an important landmark for the shipping community,” said Joe Weinrich, president of Classic Car Export. “Lane stability has been problematic with Brazilian classic and muscle car shipments in the past, and our experienced staff in Paranaguá specializes in smooth, trouble-free importation.”
Through this office, Classic Car Export will offer both solo and consolidated consignment of automotive freight, standardized port procedures and fees as well as DAP to select warehouses in Santos and Sao Paulo. The port/consignment services will be offered to forwarders on a wholesale contract basis, while Classic Car Export will also offer these services to shippers at retail rates. Classic Car Export will begin pre-booking shipments to Paranaguá on November 7th.
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papazcol
10/25/2011 10:53 EST
Could you tell me what it makes a car "Classic'? and in order to send a car can I only ship it as Household good or moving shipping/
Thanks
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CCTExport
10/25/2011 12:16 EST
According to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (Decree #235, Article 25, Item “H”) a classic car is any automobile 30 years old or older and is in good original condition. This means that original or restored cars are acceptable, while hot rods and rats rods are not. Resto-mod cars can often be imported, depending on the extent of the modifications. Certain modifications on classic cars are quite common and acceptable for importing into Brazil (12 volt conversions, auxiliary fuel pumps and fans, etc). They are not shipped as household goods, but as cultural/collector items.
Bill Cunningham
International Shipping Manager
Classic Car Transport, LLC
DIRECT: 913-749-0930
CELL: 816-337-1951
FAX: 913-749-0999
billc@classiccartransport.com
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jessimelanie
3/18/2012 22:04 EST
if you want to keep recieving your ss in brazil, keep your usa bank account active anything that has a visa or mastercard logo can be used anywhere
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Ferneyvoltaire
From: France
3/26/2012 08:37 EST
I've asked that same question about transferring SS money to Brazil and the answer was universally, that I should have the SS payments deposited to my US bank and use it's debit card to extract the money via your Brazilian bank. Be careful to ensure that your banks on both ends don't charge too much for this service. Bank fees can sometimes be onerous.
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