To import jewellery to Brazil or Mexico, you need a registered importer, a correct tariff classification under heading 7117, and a customs broker who knows the local procedure. Both countries have complex import systems, so most buyers should plan for a local partner from the start.
We have not verified current duty and tax levels, and both countries have changed tariffs recently. Check the current position with a local broker, and use this guide as a list of questions.
How do you import jewellery to Brazil?
Brazil requires importers to be registered with the federal revenue service, with a licence tier that depends on the import volume. Import taxes are layered, with federal and state elements, and the total can be high relative to the goods value. A broker should work out the full landed tax before you set a selling price.
Product descriptions and labelling are expected in Portuguese. Small parcels follow a separate route for individuals and e-commerce, with its own rules. Confirm which applies to you.
Many importers underestimate the time and cost of clearance in these two markets. Customs can hold a shipment for document queries, and storage charges add up quickly. Work with a broker who has cleared jewellery or similar accessories before, and ask for references. Ask for a written landed-cost estimate that includes duties, taxes, port charges and the broker's fee. Compare that estimate with your intended selling price before you place the order, because an unexpected tax layer can erase the margin on low-priced items.
How do you import jewellery to Mexico?
Mexico requires importers to be on a registry kept by the tax authority. Consumer products need labelling in Spanish, covering origin, importer and content, under national labelling rules. Check the current standard with your broker before printing tags.
Mexico has been changing tariffs on goods from countries without a trade agreement, and India falls in that group. Confirm the current rate for your tariff line rather than relying on an older figure.
For classification, see the HS code for imitation jewellery.
Who are fashion jewellery importers in Latin America?
Buyers of fashion jewellery in the region are mainly wholesalers, accessory chains and online sellers. They compare Indian offers with Chinese ones on price, so you compete on design, finish and reliability. Read Rajkot jewellery versus China, Thailand and Mumbai for where India stands.
Indian-origin communities in the region are small, so ethnic styles are a niche. Western-style pieces made in India, such as those covered in minimalist Western jewellery from Rajkot, often have wider appeal.
What should you settle before you order?
These steps help with both countries:
- Appoint a local customs broker and confirm the full landed tax in writing.
- Check importer registration, and whether you or a local partner will be the importer of record.
- Prepare Portuguese or Spanish labels and tags, and check content requirements.
- Plan for slow clearance. Allow extra time and avoid tight launch dates.
Next step
We source from Rajkot workshops, arrange testing and supervise production and loading, while your local broker handles entry. Book a free sourcing review to start.