Customs clearance specialized in clinical research and life sciences

FAXE Assessoria Aduaneira is the foreign trade arm of the group, with a niche focus on clinical research, the pharmaceutical industry, and life sciences.

Customs clearance specialized in clinical research and life sciences

specialized team

Working with Customs Clearance since 1999

We have over 50 employees, including our own customs brokers and dedicated analysts, focused on ensuring fast, secure customs clearance in compliance with Brazilian law.

Preliminary analysis of commercial invoices, packing lists and AWB/BL

Tax classification (NCM) of sensitive materials, medicines, equipment and regulated supplies

Preparation and registration of import licenses with ANVISA, MAPA and other authorizing agencies (when applicable)

Support in tax framework, special regimes and approval requirements

Review and prepare documentation to avoid withholdings, fines, rejections, or returns

Coordination of the flow and payment with freight forwarders, terminals, and bonded warehouses

Complete cost forecast (taxes, fees, storage, services) before shipment

Shipment management with post-clearance temperature control, when required by the project profile

Process consulting, workflow design, and document standardization for recurring projects or ongoing programs

Full integration with post-clearance logistics for greater speed leaving airports and ports

Preliminary analysis of commercial invoices, packing lists and AWB/BL.

Tax classification (NCM) of sensitive materials, medicines, equipment and regulated supplies.

Preparation and registration of import licenses with ANVISA, MAPA and other authorizing agencies (when applicable).

Support in tax framework, special regimes and approval requirements.

Review and prepare documentation to avoid withholdings, fines, rejections, or returns.

Coordination of the flow and payment with freight forwarders, terminals, and bonded warehouses.

Complete cost forecast (taxes, fees, storage, services) before shipment.

Shipment management with post-clearance temperature control, when required by the project profile.

Process consulting, workflow design, and document standardization for recurring projects or ongoing programs.

Full integration with post-clearance logistics for greater speed leaving airports and ports.

FAQ – Customs Clearance

  • Why do I need a customs broker specialized in clinical research and pharmaceutical products?

    Because this type of operation simultaneously involves the Federal Revenue Service, ANVISA (Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency), local regulatory bodies, sensitive materials, critical deadlines, and cold chain management. An error in the NCM (Brazilian Customs Nomenclature), classification, or documentation can lead to retentions, fines, or loss of materials. FAXE GROUP works precisely to reduce this risk, standardize processes, and provide predictability to shipments. We are also aware of the needs and peculiarities of the clinical research and medical emergency sectors.

  • How long will it take FAXE GROUP to clear my shipment?

    In the Brazilian context, we act proactively:


    • Whenever possible, we anticipate document analysis, LI (Installation License) and parameters before the aircraft arrives;
    • We monitor the flight, parameterization and verification in real time;
    • In well-structured operations, customs clearance can occur within a few hours of arrival, provided that documentation and approvals are in order.

    Our focus is to minimize customs clearance time, especially for temperature-sensitive cargo, items with expiration dates, and study schedules. FAXE's differentiating factor is knowing how to handle adverse scenarios while still reducing customs clearance time.