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Seafood Import: Pay Brazil Suppliers Fast

Import fresh, frozen, and processed seafood products Send BRL payments to Brazil suppliers with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network). Save 86% vs traditional banks.

Save £3,030 per £100k Payment

Typical savings for Seafood Import paying Brazil suppliers

Traditional Bank

£3,535

FX Spread: 3.5% + £35 fee

❌ 2-3 day settlement
❌ Hidden FX margins
❌ High correspondent bank fees
❌ Manual compliance checks

Unicorn Currencies

£505

FX Spread: 0.5% + £5 fee

✓ T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
✓ Transparent pricing
✓ PIX available
✓ 0.14s automated compliance

Your Annual Savings

86%

£3,030 per £100k

At £150k-£1.5M monthly volume, save £36,360/year

Common Challenges: Seafood Import in Brazil

Industry Pain Points

Cold chain integrity critical
Perishability and shelf life
Catch quotas and sustainability
Health certificate requirements

Country-Specific Considerations

Central Bank of Brazil (Banco Central) regulations
Brazilian tax ID (CNPJ) required for business payments
Currency controls apply to BRL flows
Import license may be required for certain goods

How Unicorn Solves Seafood Import Payment Challenges in Brazil

Fast Settlement: T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)

Use PIX for instant BRL settlement.Brazil's revolutionary instant payment system, launched 2020, now dominant

Real-Time FX Exposure Tracking

Upload supplier invoices as PDFs. Our AI OCR extracts amounts and currencies. See exactly what waiting costs you in real-time. Lock rates for 15 seconds when you see a good rate.

0.14s Compliance Screening

Automated compliance checks for Brazil regulations.Central Bank of Brazil (Banco Central) regulations handled automatically.

Seafood Import Payment Profile

Understanding the payment dynamics of Seafood Import when paying Brazil suppliers

⏱ Payment Timing

Fresh: payment on delivery or CAD. Frozen: Net 30. Auction purchases: immediate.

Settlement Priority: CRITICAL for fresh: Spoilage risk means fast payment = priority handling. Cold chain delays = total loss.

📄 Invoice Terms

CAD (fresh), Net 30 (frozen), immediate (auctions). LC for large frozen consignments.

Cash Flow Pattern:

Continuous demand. Fishing seasons affect supply. Christmas/Easter peaks. Fresh requires constant ordering.

📊 FX Risk Profile

HIGH: NOK (salmon), EUR (European), VND (shrimp). Commodity pricing + FX. Fresh product timing critical.

Supplier Relationships:

Direct relationships with processors. Auction participation for fresh. Long-term contracts for consistency. Sustainability credentials important.

Common Documentation for Seafood Import

Health Certificate
Catch Certificate (IUU)
Temperature Log
MSC Chain of Custody
Veterinary Certificate

Popular Brazil Supplier Types for Seafood Import

Common Brazil Suppliers

Coffee exporters (Minas Gerais, São Paulo)
Agricultural commodities (Mato Grosso, Paraná)
Leather goods (Rio Grande do Sul)
Manufacturing (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro)

Payment Tips for Brazil

PIX revolutionized Brazilian payments - instant, 24/7, free
Brazil = World's largest coffee exporter
BRL volatility high - use rate locks
Most suppliers now prefer PIX over TED/DOC

Typical Transaction Size

£75k-£300k

Compliance Notice: Subject to sanctions and compliance screening. Certain industries and countries not supported.

Ready to Pay Brazil Suppliers 86% Cheaper?

Join Seafood Import businesses saving £3,030 per £100k payment with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network).

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