2015General Discussion forum
Bringing camera equipment to Brazil for production work
What the thread found
- Brazilian customs regulations require preregistering equipment with customs before arrival, otherwise processing can take 2-3 hours at the arrival desk.
- When entering Brazil with professional gear, customs officials may conduct thorough inspections and require documentation proving your work purpose and trip legitimacy.
- Ensure your insurance policy covers international work, as some policies may not extend outside specific regions.
- Theft of camera equipment is a documented risk in Brazil, with criminals known to follow people from airports and observe their movements.
- An alternative to bringing expensive gear is renting equipment within Brazil, though this reduces flexibility.
- Working legally as a foreign production crew requires coordination with a Brazilian co-production company that handles temporary import and export documentation and duties.
- Import duties on equipment entering Brazil can exceed 100 percent.
- Learning basic local phrases is appreciated by residents and improves working conditions.
Depends on
- The customs preregistration procedure was described as subject to change.
- Crime concerns were mentioned anecdotally and may vary significantly by location and circumstances.
- Insurance coverage varies by specific policy provider and plan type.
- Import duty rates and co-production requirements depend on current Brazilian regulations at time of travel.