Sending a Package to Brazil

Anything you ship will go through customs at a point of entry which could be Rio.  If you use FEDEX or someone similar it will be much safer than mail.

Jim

I would suggest FedEx (or some other courier) as well. I once received a document via FedEx from the U.S. and a few months later, I received a notice saying that I needed to pay taxes on my packageㅡyes, on my document.     So, whatever you have shipped, make sure your items are properly labeled on the courier slip and be prepared to pay taxes if you're unlucky.

I've had very good experiences using DHL. I live in Abadiania, a small town about 90 minutes drive from Brasilia. DHL manages the package all the way to Brasilia and then drops it off with a local courier service, who then personally delivers it to me (signature required) at my home in Abadiania.