Brazil is South America's largest and most dynamic fireworks market. Massive New Year celebrations (especially Rio de Janeiro) and Festas Juninas (June festivals) drive year-round demand. The market ranges from affordable consumer crackers to world-class professional displays.
Price-competitive consumer fireworks, firecrackers for festivals, medium cakes, colorful packaging with Portuguese labeling
Firecrackers, Medium Cakes (25-49 shots), Fountains, Sparklers, Professional Shells for coastal displays
June (Festas Juninas), December (New Year/Reveillon — massive), Carnival (Feb/Mar)
Controlled by the Brazilian Army (Exército) through the Directorate of Controlled Products (DFPC). Import requires registration and authorization.
Army import authorization, DFPC registration, Portuguese-language labeling, INMETRO certification (as applicable)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| HS Code (Import) | 3604.10 (NCM code) |
| Tariff | Higher than average — Brazil has significant import duties. Check Mercosur tariff schedule. |
| Payment Risk | ⭐⭐ Lower — use LC or advance payment. Currency volatility and complex tax system. |
Major ports: Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Itajaí. Transit: 35-45 days. COSCO and MSC serve Brazil routes.
Medium-High — complex bureaucracy, Portuguese language required, high tariffs