Import and export of goods with Brazil — a bilingual EN/RU contract for the bank in 5 minutes. Settlements in USD. CISG applies since 2014 — the Convention applies automatically
Choose contract type →Four contract types — for any deal structure with a Brazilian partner
A Russian company imports meat, soybeans, coffee, citrus fruits, and forestry products from Brazil.
A Russian company sells goods to a Brazilian buyer: mineral fertilizers, petroleum products, metals, and chemicals.
A Russian company receives services from a Brazilian contractor: IT, agricultural consulting, design.
A Russian company provides services to a Brazilian client: engineering, IT, education.
Key terms to reflect in the contract
Brazil ratified the CISG in 2013 (in force since April 1, 2014). The Convention applies automatically to international commercial transactions unless the parties expressly exclude it in the contract.
CISG · 2014All international contracts with Brazil are settled in USD. The Brazilian real (BRL) is not used in foreign trade settlements with non-residents.
USD · contract currencyA Russian exporter must receive payment within the contract deadline. For contracts from 3 million RUB, the bank assigns a unique contract number.
173-FZ · repatriationRequest the counterparty's CNPJ (Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica) — the Brazilian tax ID for legal entities. Verify it on receita.economia.gov.br.
CNPJ · company detailsAnswers to the most common questions
Brazil is Russia's largest trading partner in Latin America. Russia's leading export categories are mineral fertilizers and petroleum products.
A mandatory element of the contract is the CNPJ (Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica). Verify it through Receita Federal (receita.economia.gov.br). The company details should also include the IBAN/SWIFT of the Brazilian bank.
Brazil ratified the CISG in 2013 (in force since April 1, 2014) — the Convention applies automatically unless the parties expressly exclude it. Recommended arbitration: ICAC at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, or ICC under neutral (e.g., Swiss) law.
USD is the only practical currency for international contracts with Brazil. BRL is not freely convertible in foreign trade transactions involving non-residents.
Brazil uses the SISCOMEX system for customs clearance. The Port of Santos is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Sea transit from the Baltic/Black Sea takes 25–40 days.