How to Import Cannabis Products
The Sechat Portal spoke with Courier Brasil Express to address the main questions patients have regarding the importation of medications.
Published on 01/10/2025
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RDC 660 allows the importation of cannabis-based medications with a medical prescription and authorization from Anvisa, in a process considered relatively simple. However, the logistics required for the medication to reach the patient's door presents much more complex challenges.
According to the Anvisa website, importation can be done in the following ways: "Express Shipment; Import Licensing in the Integrated Foreign Trade System (Siscomex); or Accompanied Baggage." In the same excerpt, it is further clarified with the message, "Postal shipment (Correios) is prohibited by legislation." Therefore, it is essential to rely on the support of specialized professionals to ensure the safe and swift importation of your product. Courier Brasil Express, authorized by the government to operate in the Express Shipment modality, is a reference company in the importation of cannabis-based products. According to Tadeu Coelho, the company's commercial manager, the medication can be delivered within a period of 12 to 15 days only.
Courier Brasil Express, one of the leading companies specialized in the importation of cannabis products, details the necessary steps to carry out the importation of medications. According to Tadeu Coelho, for the importation to be carried out correctly, it is necessary to send the medical prescription, import authorization from Anvisa, proof of address, and a photo ID.
The company also highlights that the exemption from Import Tax applies to medications imported by individuals, with a value of up to US$ 10,000. “Courier Brasil Express takes care of the entire process, from collection at the origin to delivery at the patient's door,” explains Coelho. The company is responsible for all stages, including international shipping, customs clearance with the Federal Revenue and Anvisa.
Partner Networks and Agility in the Import Process
Courier Brasil Express works with strategic partners in the USA, which has daily flights, Colombia, Uruguay, Paraguay, China, as well as Europe, via Lisbon and Hamburg. These partnerships ensure that the import process is more efficient and that the patient receives their medication more quickly.
With the growing demand for cannabis products, the company has specialized in this market, meeting all the requirements of RDC 660 from Anvisa. “The speed of shipping and the guarantee that all phases of clearance are fulfilled with the Federal Revenue and Anvisa are some of the differentiators of Courier Brasil Express,” states Coelho.
The company also imports medications in general and guarantees the quick delivery of medications or formulations that are not available in the Brazilian market. For cannabis medications, the delivery time can vary from 12 to 15 days, depending on the patient's address. For general medications, the average delivery time is 7 days.
