📦 Step 1: Decide Your Import Model (VERY IMPORTANT)
Before importing, you must choose the right business model:
1. CBU (Complete Built Unit)
• Fully assembled scooters
• Easy to import
• Higher import tax
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2. CKD / SKD (Recommended for Long-Term)
• CKD = Completely Knocked Down
• SKD = Semi Knocked Down
✔ Lower cost (historically)
✔ Suitable for local assembly
✔ Better for scaling business
⚠️ Trend:
Brazil is gradually increasing tariffs on imports → local assembly will become more important.
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🛠 Step 2: Choose the Right Product for Brazil
Recommended Configurations:
For Delivery Use (Most Popular)
• 1000W–2000W motor
• Range: 60–120 km
• Strong rear rack / cargo box
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For City Use
• 2000W–3000W
• Lithium battery
• Speed: 60–90 km/h
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💡 Tip:
Brazil customers care about:
• Range
• Durability
• Price
• Easy maintenance
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📑 Step 3: Prepare Import Documents
You will need:
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Bill of Lading
• Certificate of Origin
👉 Your supplier (factory) should provide all these documents.
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🏛 Step 4: Understand Brazil Import Requirements
Before importing, check:
• Product classification (HS code)
• Import license (if required)
• Local technical standards
💡 Important:
• Brazil has strict customs procedures
• Work with a local customs broker
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🚢 Step 5: Shipping Process
Typical shipping flow:
1. Confirm order
2. Production (20–35 days)
3. Container loading
4. Sea freight to Brazil (30–45 days)
5. Customs clearance
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💰 Step 6: Import Costs (Key for Profit)
Main costs include:
• Product price (FOB/CIF)
• Sea freight
• Import duty (can reach ~35%)
• VAT / local taxes
• Customs clearance fee
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⚠️ Common Mistakes Importers Make
❌ Choosing cheapest supplier
❌ Ignoring Brazil regulations
❌ No spare parts plan
❌ No after-sales support
👉 Result: hard to sell, customer complaints
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📈 Pro Tips to Succeed in Brazil
1. Start with ONE Product
Focus on a best-selling model first.
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2. Build Spare Parts System
Very important for:
• Dealers
• Maintenance
• Long-term business
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3. Use WhatsApp for Sales
Brazil buyers prefer:
• Fast communication
• Direct contact
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4. Work with a Factory That Supports Customization
You will need:
• Speed adjustment
• Battery options
• Branding
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🤝 Work with a Reliable Factory
A professional factory can help you:
✔ Reduce cost
✔ Customize products for Brazil
✔ Provide stable supply
✔ Support CKD / SKD projects
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📲 Start Your Import Business Today
If you are planning to import electric scooters into Brazil:
👉 We can support you with:
• Product selection
• Factory price quotation
• CKD / SKD solutions
• Fast delivery
Contact us now to get catalog & price list.
