Top Whole Foods US items Brazil residents forward via Selectido
Based on Selectido shopper logs over the last 90 days, these are the items customers in São Paulo / Rio / Brasília / Belo Horizonte ship from Whole Foods US most often. Most are blocked from direct international delivery, restricted to certain regions, or carry a 2-3× markup at local retailers vs US retail. Muambeira / doleiro alternative — but legal + paperwork done for you.
- 365 Whole Foods Market brand — frequently forwarded to São Paulo / Rio / Brasília / Belo Horizonte.
- Allegro coffee (Whole Foods exclusive) — frequently forwarded to São Paulo / Rio / Brasília / Belo Horizonte.
- Vital Proteins collagen — frequently forwarded to São Paulo / Rio / Brasília / Belo Horizonte.
- Siggi's yogurt (shelf-stable variants) — frequently forwarded to São Paulo / Rio / Brasília / Belo Horizonte.
- Kite Hill plant-based — frequently forwarded to São Paulo / Rio / Brasília / Belo Horizonte.
- Bob's Red Mill grains — frequently forwarded to São Paulo / Rio / Brasília / Belo Horizonte.
- Manuka Doctor honey — frequently forwarded to São Paulo / Rio / Brasília / Belo Horizonte.
- Whole Foods supplements aisle — frequently forwarded to São Paulo / Rio / Brasília / Belo Horizonte.
Real shipping cost + Brazil customs (Receita Federal + ICMS 17–20%) breakdown: Minneapolis → São Paulo
Updated for 2026 with current Receita Federal + ICMS 17–20% rates. These are end-to-end actual numbers, not estimates — every fee accounted for.
| Weight | Express tier | Standard tier | Economy tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 lb (small) | $42–$56 | $31–$41 | $22–$30 |
| 4–7 lb (medium) | $44–$70 | $35–$56 | $34–$44 |
| 8–14 lb (large) | $81–$96 | $66–$86 | $48–$77 |
| 15–25 lb (XL) | $101–$168 | $97–$133 | $67–$102 |
Brazil customs (Receita Federal + ICMS 17–20%) — duty on top of shipping:
- Threshold: USD $50 (personal gift exemption). Items below this clear with zero duty.
- Tax framework: Brazil Remessa Conforme regime: 60% federal import + 17–20% state ICMS over $50 USD. Programa Remessa Conforme reduces if shipper is certified.
- Aduana note: Brazil aduana clears at Curitiba / Viracopos hubs. Receita Federal Remessa Conforme since 2024.
Transit time from Minneapolis hub: DHL 5–9 days · FedEx 6–11 days · USPS+Correios 12–20 days.
Carriers we use for Brazil: DHL Express, Correios+SEDEX, FedEx.
Why customers in Brazil use Selectido for Whole Foods
Whole Foods carries USDA-certified organic supplements, allergen-free protein powders, and specialty groceries (gluten-free, keto, paleo) that are years ahead of what most international supermarkets stock.
Whole Foods does not ship internationally and Amazon Prime shipping of Whole Foods items is US-domestic only. Local 'health food stores' carry maybe 10% of the assortment at 3x the price. For Brazil customers specifically, Receita Federal customs requires accurate value declaration on courier shipments — guesswork ends in seizures or paid-twice scenarios. Selectido marks customs accurately, includes the original receipt, and confirms exact landed cost before charging your card.
A Selectido shopper walks Whole Foods on a video call, scans labels for your dietary restrictions, and ships via DHL Express. Customers commonly book us for monthly supplement restocks.
Landed cost estimate — typical $200 Whole Foods order to Brazil
+ 162% over US retail
Try with your own price →What customers in Brazil buy from Whole Foods
- 365 Whole Foods house brand pantry
- Garden of Life protein and probiotics
- Manuka Doctor honey
- Pure Encapsulations supplements
- Mercola, NOW Foods, Thorne supplements
- Allergen-free baby food brands (Cerebelly, Once Upon a Farm)
- Kettle & Fire bone broth
- MUD\WTR and Athletic Greens
How Selectido buys at Whole Foods for you
- Book a session — pick a 30-minute or 1-hour video slot, or use $14.99 package forwarding if you'll order online directly.
- Video call from the aisle — your shopper opens their phone camera inside the Whole Foods store. You point, they pick up, you confirm.
- Approve and pay — final basket photo, exact total in USD, your approval, then we pay at checkout.
- Ship to Brazil — DHL Express with accurate Receita Federal customs paperwork. Door-to-door including customs clearance.