The customs treatment of baggage is regulated by IN SRF no. The Brazilian Customs considers baggage the goods, whether new or used, destined to be used or for personal consumption, compatible with the circumstances of the trip. Accompanied baggage is baggage brought with the traveler in the same means of transportation where he or she is traveling, provided that no bill of lading has been issued for the baggage contents.
Unaccompanied baggage is baggage with a bill of lading or similar document.
Guia do Brasileiro Retornado and Atestado de Resid ncia , in Portuguese only. The baggage of a non-resident traveler is admitted into Brazil under the regime of temporary admittance. Under this regime, the traveler s baggage is exempt from customs duties for a determined period of time, provided that the goods are withdrawn from Brazil before the term of this period. This period of time is set by the customs officer in accordance with the traveler s period of regular stay in Brazil. Brazilians claiming non-resident status must produce a permanent visa granted by the country he or she lives in.