Anyone can import products from abroad. However, individuals can only do the import process for their own use and in an amount that does not reveal trade practice.

Regarding exports, legal entities and autonomous individuals can export products. However, it is necessary to register with DECEX (Department of Foreign Trade Operations).

To import, you will need a series of documents. Check out the main ones in the list below:

Certificate of Origin (in some cases, it is not necessary);
Packing List;
Proforma Invoice;
Bill of lading;
Import licensing (in certain cases, this licensing can be done automatically);
Import declaration.

To export, some documents that are requested in the import process appear again, in addition to other documents. Check out the full list below:

Proforma invoice;
Export registration;
Export Declaration;
Invoice;
Commercial invoice;
Packing list;
Bill of lading;
Certificate of Origin;
Exchange Contract.

There are 4 main ways to pay taxes and other expenses from the import and export process:

Payment in advance;
Shipping without withdrawal;
Documentary collection;
Credit letter.

INCOTERMS are international terms in the comex area. They were created to facilitate communication and purchase / sale between different countries, in addition to delimiting the responsibilities of the operation between buyer and seller.

As the practice of commerce changes over the years, incoterms also change. In 2020, an updated version of the terms to be used in the next negotiations will be launched.

International trades are made with strong currencies, such as the US dollar. However, payment is always made in national currency. For example: the sale of soybeans for 2,000 dollars is negotiated, but this amount will be converted into reais and then passed on to the exporter.