BRAZIL · CHINA · HONG KONG
Since 2013
Full-service foreign trade advisory to help your company grow.
Vetted suppliers, monitored production, tax structuring and management of your foreign trade operation, for mid-sized and large companies and highly complex projects. One team across Brazil, China and Hong Kong.
- Brazil
- China
- Hong Kong
WHAT WE DO FOR YOU
Our method.
Strategic Diagnostic
We analyze where your business stands today to identify opportunities and risks.
Administrative and Tax Preparation
We define the best tax setup and the cost structure for your operation.
Sourcing & Procurement
We compare and audit suppliers in China, negotiate, monitor production and inspect the goods before shipment.
Logistics and Operations Setup
Suppliers, audits, contracts and every step of the import process.
Ongoing Monitoring and Support
We stay by your side, with strategic, tax and operational support.
SOURCING & PROCUREMENT IN CHINA
Finding a supplier is easy! Ensuring feasibility, quality and security is the real challenge.
We identify the best suppliers, audit them, monitor production, carry out pre-shipment inspection and manage all the logistics.
Suppliers compared
Quotes, prices and lead times checked before you order.
Supplier audited
Registration, capacity, track record and credit verified.
Production monitored
Lead times checked with the supplier.
Batch inspected
AQL sampling, photos and a report before shipment.
International logistics management
Freight, insurance and documents, from the supplier to the destination port or airport.
Customs clearance
Documents, tariff classification and agency approvals, through to release by Brazil's Receita Federal.
Inland logistics management
From the port or airport to your company's address, with tracking.
HIGH COMPLEXITY
Specialists in projects with many moving parts.
Multiple suppliers, regulated products, private label, special regimes and structures abroad. Awk specializes in operations where all of these have to be decided together.
Multi-supplier supply chains
Each supplier compared, vetted and monitored, with lead times and specifications checked one by one.
Audit and inspection at every stage
Credit checks, social compliance and SMETA audits; inspection during production, before shipment and at container sealing.
Regulated products and private label
Inmetro and Anatel, with certification by model, product and brand; Anvisa and MAPA, with each agency's import requirements.
Special regimes and tax structure
Drawback, Entreposto Aduaneiro and Admissão Temporária, consumption tax credits (PIS/COFINS through 2026; CBS and IBS from 2027) and ex-tarifário tariff reductions.
Companies and operations abroad
Hong Kong company incorporation and management, and company setup in China and the US, with support for purchasing and invoicing.
One-off or recurring volume
Scope scaled to different volumes and shipping frequencies, with a dedicated account manager.
START HERE
What's your next project?
Describe it in one line. Luma will understand your case and connect you with the right person on our team.
WHERE TO START
Choose your next step.
Find new suppliers
Suppliers compared and audited, and production monitored.
Calculate the cost before ordering
Landed cost and margin calculated before you invest.
Inspect before you ship
Inspections and audits with reports, photos and a technical assessment.
Hong Kong company incorporation
Registration, international bank account and registered address.
CATEGORY ANALYSIS
Analyze your product category.
Every type of product has its own rules for entering Brazil. Pick your category to see whether it needs certification or has specific requirements.
Electronics and telecom
Mobile phones, routers, Bluetooth headphones, smartwatches
AGENCIES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Anatel
- Inmetro
WHAT IS USUALLY REQUIRED
Telecom and radio frequency (RF) products require Anatel approval.
WHAT AWK DOES
We check whether it's required, send samples, coordinate the labs and see the process through to certification.
General guidance. The Feasibility Study confirms the requirements for your product.
Frequently asked questions
Do you handle operations with multiple suppliers?
Yes. We identify suppliers, compare quotes and vet each one before the order is placed, with a team in Hong Kong and China.
Do you carry out audits required by major retailers?
Yes. The SMETA audit follows the Sedex standard, required by major brands and retail chains, and the social compliance audit follows international standards.
Do you handle products with mandatory certification?
Yes. Inmetro, Anatel, Anvisa and MAPA: we check what's required, coordinate accredited labs when the product needs testing, and see the process through to certification or release.
How long does it take?
Usually 7 to 10 days by air and 45 to 60 days by sea, counted from shipment.
How do you vet suppliers?
We check their track record, certifications and export history, and carry out inspections.
Does our team need to travel to China?
No. Awk is your team on the ground in China.
NEXT STEP
Your next project starts with a conversation.
Tell us about the product, volumes and suppliers in your operation, and we'll send you a proposal with scope, pricing and timelines.
