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Import from Mercosur to the EU

End-to-end import services from Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. From initial inquiry to doorstep delivery.

The EU-Mercosur agreement changes the game. Tariffs on thousands of products drop to zero, but to benefit you need to know how. We help European companies safely import from South America — from supplier negotiations, through ocean logistics, to customs clearance in the destination country. We know Annex 2-A inside out. We know which tariff lines get immediate elimination, which wait 4, 7 or 10 years, and which fall under TRQ quotas. This knowledge is your saving — real, measurable, from day one.

Why work with us?

Full door-to-door import management
Knowledge of tariff reduction schedule (Annex 2-A)
Verification of rules of origin and certificates
Ocean and land freight coordination
Customs documentation preparation
Logistics cost optimisation
Network of verified suppliers in South America
Support in supplier's language (PT, ES)

How we work

Needs analysis

We identify the product, supplier and route. We check the HS code, tariff rate and SPS/TBT requirements.

Quote and timeline

We prepare a full cost breakdown: duty, VAT, freight, insurance, port charges.

Transport organisation

We book freight, coordinate loading and provide real-time container tracking.

Customs clearance and delivery

We file the documents, handle clearance and deliver to your specified address.

FAQ

Ocean freight from Santos to Hamburg/Rotterdam typically takes 18-25 days. With customs clearance and inland transport, the whole process takes about 4-6 weeks.

It depends on the product. Some lines get immediate elimination (category E0), others are phased over 4, 7, 10 or 15 years. We check this for your specific HS code and provide the exact reduction schedule.

Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading (B/L), EUR.1 certificate of origin or invoice declaration, plus SPS/TBT certificates depending on the product. We handle all the paperwork for you.

Yes. We have a network of verified partners in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. We conduct supplier verification, arrange samples and support negotiations — including in Portuguese and Spanish.

TRQ quotas mean reduced duty up to a certain import volume. Above the limit, higher rates apply. We monitor quota utilisation and plan shipments to maximise your savings.

Need help with trade?

We assist with import, export, customs documentation and advisory. We respond as quickly as possible – from first inquiry to delivery.

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