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2026-08-18

How to Import Used Excavators to Brazil

Importing used excavators to Brazil

Santos is the largest port in Latin America, serving São Paulo and the whole country.

Inspect first

Cold-start video, hydraulic movement, undercarriage photos and nameplate. For remote used-equipment purchases, video is the baseline.

Ask for CIF Santos

Machine price and sea freight should be listed separately. Larger excavators ship by flat rack or break bulk.

Customs and taxes

Brazilian import taxes are complex — confirm import duty, IPI, ICMS and clearance documents before you commit.

Send the right inquiry

State model, tonnage, year and hours, destination port, and whether you need FOB or CIF.