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Brazil to USA Freight Forwarding

Trusted Brazil to USA shipping with all-inclusive rates

Brazil is South America's industrial and agricultural giant, and its US-bound trade runs deep: the world's largest coffee exports, premium granite and quartzite from Espírito Santo, hardwood and wood products, foods, and manufactured goods. The Brazil-USA lane connects Santos — Latin America's largest port — and specialized ports like Vitória (stone) and Itajaí with US gateways, on transits short enough (2-3 weeks to the East Coast) to keep supply chains lively.

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AGF Advantage on This Lane

AGF serves Brazilian cargo through vetted WCA partners at every major Brazilian port, with US-side expertise tuned to what Brazil actually ships: green coffee handling and food compliance, slab-bracing standards for stone cargo, and Lacey Act documentation discipline for wood products. Brazilian export bureaucracy rewards forwarders who know the paperwork — ours do, on both sides of the equator.

Key Ports & Airports

Origin (Brazil)Brazil flag

  • Santos
  • Itajaí / Navegantes
  • Vitória
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • São Paulo (air)

Destination (USA)USA flag

  • New York / New Jersey
  • Savannah
  • Houston
  • Miami
  • Los Angeles / Long Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does shipping from Brazil to the USA take?
Ocean freight from Santos to the US East Coast typically takes 14-21 days depending on routing, with Gulf and West Coast destinations longer. Door-to-door, plan 4-5 weeks including clearance. Air freight from São Paulo (GRU) reaches major US cities in 1-3 days.
Can you handle coffee imports from Brazil?
Yes — coffee is this lane's signature cargo. Green coffee ships in 60kg bags or bulk liners in dry containers with moisture management, clearing US customs duty-free with FDA prior notice handled. We serve importers from specialty roasters to volume traders.
Do you ship Brazilian granite and stone?
Constantly — Brazil is a top supplier of granite and quartzite slabs to the US market. Slabs ship on braced A-frames in 20ft containers from Vitória and Santos, with weight-verified loading and fabricator-ready delivery on the US side.

Popular Commodities on This Lane

In-depth guides to what our clients ship between Brazil and USA — container planning, duties, and compliance per commodity.

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