Shipping Options: China to South America

DHL / UPS / FedEx Express

Door-to-door express for urgent parcels and samples, with full tracking and customs clearance included.

Transit: 3-5 Days

FCL & LCL Ocean Shipping

Full and less-than-container loads from major Chinese ports to Santos (Brazil), Manzanillo (Mexico), Callao (Peru), Buenos Aires (Argentina).

Transit: 30-45 Days

Direct & Transit Air Cargo

Fast air freight for time-critical cargo to key hubs serving São Paulo, Lima, Santiago, Bogotá.

Transit: 8-14 Days

Why Ship China to South America with Carpamann?

Official tier-1 agency for DHL, UPS and FedEx — no middleman, direct discounts of 30-60%.
Origin consolidation from Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo and across the Pearl River Delta.
Destination coverage across São Paulo, Lima, Santiago, Bogotá and beyond.
Dedicated account manager and same-day response on every shipment.
Transparent pricing with instant estimates via our online quote system.

Industries We Serve

E-commerce sellers, electronics and semiconductors, automotive parts, apparel and textiles, machinery, and renewable-energy equipment all rely on Carpamann for China to South America lanes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does ocean freight take to South America? Typically 30-45 Days from Chinese ports.
Do you handle customs clearance? Yes — clearance at destination is included for express and available for ocean and air.
Can I get a quote online? Yes, use our quote system for instant estimates.

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Port Operation Guides — China to South America

Detailed ocean & air freight operation guidance for the top 150 China-trade ports on this lane: booking process, required documents, and customs notes.

Santos Brazil · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Santos Port, SI cutoff ~48-72h pre-ETD; S.America's largest. Air: GRU gateway (Sao Paulo).
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, SISCOMEX/DI, CNPJ, LI if required. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Brazil Customs via SISCOMEX. DI declaration; CNPJ required; LI import license for many; high complexity.

Manzanillo Mexico · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Manzanillo (Pacific), SI cutoff ~48h pre-ETD; Mexico's largest container port. Air: nearby GDL/MTY.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, pedimento, NOM certs. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Mexico Customs. Pedimento via agent; NOM for electronics/electrical; VAT 16%; USMCA pref with COO.

Callao Peru · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Callao Port (Lima), SI cutoff ~48h pre-ETD. Air: LIM gateway.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, SUNAT import declaration. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Peru Customs via SUNAT. Import declaration; VAT 18%; China-Peru FTA pref with COO.

Buenaventura Colombia · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Buenaventura (Pacific), SI cutoff ~48h pre-ETD; Colombia's main port. Air: BOG gateway.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, DIAN import declaration. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Colombia Customs via DIAN. Import declaration; VAT 19%; China-Colombia FTA pref with COO.

Buenos Aires Argentina · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Buenos Aires / Zarate terminals, SI cutoff ~48h pre-ETD. Air: EZE gateway.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, AFIP import declaration (SIM). AWB for air.
Customs notes: Argentina Customs via AFIP. SIM declaration; high complexity; VAT 21%; licenses for many goods.

Cartagena Colombia · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Cartagena Terminal (Caribbean), SI cutoff ~48h pre-ETD. Air: CTG/BOG.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, DIAN declaration.
Customs notes: Colombia Customs via DIAN. Import declaration; VAT 19%; China-Colombia FTA pref with COO.

Veracruz Mexico · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Veracruz (Gulf), SI cutoff ~48-72h pre-ETD. Air: via MEX / VER gateway — confirm capacity 48h ahead and pre-alert dims/weight.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, pedimento, NOM certs. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Mexico Customs. Pedimento via agent; NOM for electronics/electrical; VAT 16%; USMCA pref with COO.

Lazaro Cardenas Mexico · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Lazaro Cardenas (Pacific), SI cutoff ~48-72h pre-ETD. Air: via MEX (Mexico City) gateway — confirm capacity 48h ahead and pre-alert dims/weight.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, pedimento, NOM certs. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Mexico Customs. Pedimento via agent; NOM for electronics/electrical; VAT 16%; USMCA pref with COO.

Altamira Mexico · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Altamira (Tampico), SI cutoff ~48-72h pre-ETD. Air: via MAM (Matamoros) gateway — confirm capacity 48h ahead and pre-alert dims/weight.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, pedimento, NOM certs. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Mexico Customs. Pedimento via agent; NOM for electronics/electrical; VAT 16%; USMCA pref with COO.

Iquique Chile · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Iquique (Zofri), SI cutoff ~48-72h pre-ETD. Air: via IQQ (Iquique) gateway — confirm capacity 48h ahead and pre-alert dims/weight.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, Chile Customs declaration via VENTANILLA UNICA. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Chile Customs. Ad valorem ~6% avg; VAT 19%; China-Chile FTA pref with COO; fast electronic clearance.

Valparaiso Chile · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Valparaiso, SI cutoff ~48-72h pre-ETD. Air: via SCL (Santiago) gateway — confirm capacity 48h ahead and pre-alert dims/weight.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, Chile Customs declaration via VENTANILLA UNICA. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Chile Customs. Ad valorem ~6% avg; VAT 19%; China-Chile FTA pref with COO; fast electronic clearance.

San Antonio Chile · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to San Antonio, SI cutoff ~48-72h pre-ETD. Air: via SCL (Santiago) gateway — confirm capacity 48h ahead and pre-alert dims/weight.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, Chile Customs declaration via VENTANILLA UNICA. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Chile Customs. Ad valorem ~6% avg; VAT 19%; China-Chile FTA pref with COO; fast electronic clearance.

Guayaquil Ecuador · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Guayaquil, SI cutoff ~48-72h pre-ETD. Air: GYE (Guayaquil) gateway — confirm capacity 48h ahead and pre-alert dims/weight.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, Ecuador Customs declaration via ECUAPASS. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Ecuador Customs via ECUAPASS. Duties vary; VAT 15% (IVA); China-Ecuador FTA pref with COO; import license for some.

Montevideo Uruguay · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Montevideo, SI cutoff ~48-72h pre-ETD. Air: MVD (Montevideo) gateway — confirm capacity 48h ahead and pre-alert dims/weight.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, Uruguay Customs declaration via Ventanilla Unica. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Uruguay Customs via Ventanilla Unica. Ad valorem; VAT 22%; Mercosur CET; China-Uruguay FTA under discussion (MFN now).

Paranagua Brazil · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Paranagua, SI cutoff ~48-72h pre-ETD. Air: via CUR (Curitiba) gateway — confirm capacity 48h ahead and pre-alert dims/weight.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, SISCOMEX/DI, CNPJ, LI if required. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Brazil Customs via SISCOMEX. DI declaration; CNPJ required; LI import license for many; high complexity.

Rio Grande Brazil · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Rio Grande, SI cutoff ~48-72h pre-ETD. Air: via POA (Porto Alegre) gateway — confirm capacity 48h ahead and pre-alert dims/weight.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, SISCOMEX/DI, CNPJ, LI if required. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Brazil Customs via SISCOMEX. DI declaration; CNPJ required; LI import license for many; high complexity.

Itajai Brazil · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Itajai, SI cutoff ~48-72h pre-ETD. Air: via FLN (Florianopolis) gateway — confirm capacity 48h ahead and pre-alert dims/weight.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, SISCOMEX/DI, CNPJ, LI if required. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Brazil Customs via SISCOMEX. DI declaration; CNPJ required; LI import license for many; high complexity.

Puerto Cabello Venezuela · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Puerto Cabello, SI cutoff ~48-72h pre-ETD. Air: via CCS (Caracas) gateway — confirm capacity 48h ahead and pre-alert dims/weight.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, Venezuela Customs declaration; import license/pre-approval often required. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Venezuela Customs (SENIAT). High/complex duties; VAT 16%; strict FX and import controls; verify current regime.

Limon Costa Rica · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Limon (Port of Limon), SI cutoff ~48-72h pre-ETD. Air: via SJO (San Jose) gateway — confirm capacity 48h ahead and pre-alert dims/weight.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, Costa Rica Customs declaration via TICA. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Costa Rica Customs via TICA. CAFTA-DR pref with COO; VAT 13%; import permits for regulated goods.

Balboa Panama · Ocean & Air

Booking process: Ocean: book to Balboa (Panama Canal Pacific), SI cutoff ~48-72h pre-ETD. Air: via PTY (Panama City) gateway — confirm capacity 48h ahead and pre-alert dims/weight.
Required documents: Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, COO, Panama Customs declaration via TOC. AWB for air.
Customs notes: Panama Customs via TOC. Low duties on many; VAT 7% (ITBMS); Colon Free Zone major re-export hub; strong trade facilitation.