Frequently Asked Questions on Foreign Trade
Direct answers prepared by our senior advisors to clarify key operational, customs, and logistics matters in Brazil.
Common questions regarding our services and operations
Clear, transparent answers curated by our senior trade specialists.
ATTHOS COMEX is a specialized foreign trade consultancy and logistics advisory. We serve companies nationwide and globally with full customs brokerage, international freight, cargo insurance, and bonded trucking backed by legal security.
The first step is obtaining Radar accreditation with Brazilian customs and performing a preliminary landed-cost feasibility study. ATTHOS COMEX handles all Radar filing, HS classification, and cost simulations to safeguard your investment.
We operate across all major Brazilian customs gateways, including the Port of Paranaguá, Port of Santos, Santa Catarina ports, Afonso Pena International Airport (Curitiba/SJP), Viracopos, Guarulhos, and key dry borders like Foz do Iguaçu and Uruguaiana.
FCL (Full Container Load) means an exclusive dedicated container, optimal for medium to high volumes. LCL (Less than Container Load) is consolidated freight, where you share container space and pay strictly for the cubic meter volume (CBM) your cargo occupies.
Carrier insurance strictly covers limited third-party carrier liability with small statutory caps. Shipper-contracted 'All Risks' Cargo Insurance guarantees full indemnity for physical damage, total loss, rough weather, wet damage, theft, and General Average.
Our integrated solution centralizes your entire international logistics into a single accountable point of contact: from supplier pickup abroad to ocean/air transit, cargo insurance, customs release, and door delivery.
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