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Postage Options:
Regular and priority mail letters can be sent using postage-paid
envelopes, stamps or franking machines located within Post Offices
Delivery Times:
Regular mail / Domestic delivery in one to three days
SEDEX 10
: An express service for documents and parcels with guaranteed
registered delivery up to 10 a.m. following the day of posting (from Monday to
Saturday); can be tracked online
SEDEX HOJE
: Same-day recorded mail delivery service to some main Brazilian
cities. Parcels can be declared up to a value of R$10,000; can be tracked online
SEDEX MUNDI
: Is the international registered mail service. Delivery time to
Europe is four to six days; can be tracked online
Telegrams:
National and international telegrams can be sent electronically via the
Internet, by telephone, or at a Post Office. Ask your Dwellworks Consultant if you
need any other information
Helpful Hint:
Weight limits and sizes are different for each service. Check with your
local Postal Office for information and other services.
Common Postal Terminology in Portuguese
Address:
Endereço
Ordinary Postal Service: Correio Normal
Postal Codes:
Código de Endereçamento Postal (CEP)
Post Office:
Correio
Post Office Box:
Caixa Postal
Stamp:
Selo
International Shipping
Certain materials are strictly prohibited in Brazil and cannot be shipped into the country.
Ensure that these items are not sent in your shipment or that they are handled according to
Brazilian legislation. For a complete and more detailed list be sure to check with your freight
forwarder, moving company, or airline. Most important items of note:
Drugs:
This applies mainly to narcotics. Penalties are severe, so do not take risks. If
you must bring any medicines with you, make sure to bring proper prescriptions
Firearms and ammunition:
They are strictly prohibited in Brazil. It is best to leave
them in your home country
Brazilian or Portuguese antiques:
Even though there is no restriction to bring them
into the country, you will not be allowed to take them back with you