Gold Allowance for Travellers to Brazil (2026)
Travellers arriving in Brazil by air or sea can bring goods worth up to US$1,000, including new gold jewellery, free of import tax (US$500 by land, river or lake). The quota is personal, cannot be combined with a family member's, and can be used only if you have made no other trip in the previous 30 days. Above the quota, import tax of 50% is charged on the excess, declared on the e-DBV (electronic traveller's declaration) and paid before you leave the airport. Jewellery in personal use that fits the trip is not counted. Cash above US$10,000 must also be declared on the e-DBV.
Reviewed November 2026 from official sources (listed below). Rules change — check with customs before you travel.
Estimate
The allowance is set in US dollars and converted at today's exchange rate. Values the gold at today's international price; Receita Federal uses the price paid. The e-DBV system calculates the tax once the declaration is filed. An estimate, not a customs assessment.
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Duty-Free Gold Allowance in Brazil
| Traveller | Duty-free allowance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Arriving by air or sea | US$1,000 of goods | Per person, not transferable. Usable only if there was no other trip in the previous 30 days. Goods must also stay within the quantity limits. |
| Arriving by land, river or lake | US$500 of goods | Same conditions. |
| Arrival duty-free shop | Extra US$1,000 | Purchases in the duty-free shop of the first Brazilian airport you land at have their own quota. |
| Jewellery in personal use | Not counted | Goods for personal use that suit the circumstances of the trip are exempt. Keep proof that jewellery you wear was yours before the trip. |
Tax on gold above the quota
Brazil's Receita Federal gives every traveller a quota of US$1,000 for goods arriving by air or sea (US$500 by land, river or lake). New jewellery bought abroad counts towards it. The quota is personal and cannot be pooled with family members to cover one expensive item, and it can be used only if you have made no other trip in the previous 30 days.
Above the quota, the special tax regime for baggage applies: 50% import tax on the value above the quota. For example, US$1,400 of taxable goods with a US$1,000 quota leaves US$400 taxed, US$200 of tax. Goods bought in the arrival duty-free shop have a separate US$1,000 quota. Goods in commercial quantities are not baggage and must go through a normal import.
Declaring: the e-DBV
If your goods exceed the quota, or you carry more than US$10,000 in cash, fill in the e-DBV (Declaração Eletrônica de Bens de Viajante) online, before the trip if you like, and go to the red bens a declarar channel. The system calculates the tax, which you pay by bank slip. Not declaring, or declaring inaccurately, adds a fine of 50% of the value above the quota, on top of the tax.
Taking gold out of Brazil
Leaving Brazil with more than US$10,000 in cash also requires an e-DBV. If you take valuable jewellery abroad and want to bring it back without question, keep proof that you owned it before the trip, such as receipts or photos. On arrival abroad the destination's rules apply: see the United States, EU and UAE pages.
Practical tips
- Keep receipts for gold bought abroad; customs use the price you paid.
- Do not split one expensive item between family members: it must be declared at its full value.
- Declare online on the e-DBV before you land to save time.
- Several identical new pieces look commercial and fall outside the baggage rules.
Keep proof of what you're carrying
Take the invoices, which show each piece's weight, karat and price, and a clear photo of each piece next to its hallmark. Customs may ask for them when you leave or come back. If a bag is lost or stolen, your insurer and the police will want the same proof, and photos taken before the trip make a claim much quicker. Keep copies on your phone or in email, not only in the bag.
Gold price in Brazil today
Live rates →| 24K (999) | R$701.43 / gram | R$7,014 / 10 g |
|---|---|---|
| 22K (916) | R$643.15 / gram | R$6,432 / 10 g |
| 18K (750) | R$526.60 / gram | R$5,266 / 10 g |
Bringing Gold to Brazil: FAQ
How much is 10 grams of 22K gold worth in Brazil today?
About R$6,432 at the international price converted to BRL (Nov 13, 2026, 10:47 UTC). Customs use their own notified or assessed value, and shops charge more, so treat this as an estimate.
How much gold can I bring into Brazil tax-free?
Goods worth up to US$1,000 per person arriving by air or sea (US$500 by land), including new gold jewellery, once every 30 days. Jewellery in personal use is not counted.
What tax does Brazil charge on gold above the allowance?
50% import tax on the value above the US$1,000 quota, declared on the e-DBV. Not declaring adds a 50% fine on that amount.
Can my family combine their quotas for one piece of jewellery?
No. Receita Federal says the quota is individual and cannot be transferred, so one item cannot be split between people.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Brazil?
Yes, if you carry more than US$10,000 or the equivalent in other currencies, on the e-DBV.
Gold Travel Allowance in Other Countries
Sources: Receita Federal: rules for the declaration (cartilha, Guia do Viajante) · gov.br: Declare goods for an international trip (e-DBV) · Contábeis: Receita Federal Guia do Viajante (50% fine for omission) · Exiap: limits and the 50% tax on the excess. Information, not legal advice: customs officers decide on the spot, and rules change. See also: gold price in Brazil · gold price by weight.