🇧🇷 HS Code Lookup for Brazil
Brazil uses the NCM (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul), an 8-digit HS-based code shared across Mercosur member states (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay). Brazil has some of the highest import tariffs in the world, with an average MFN rate of around 13%. Import taxes in Brazil include II (import duty), IPI, PIS, COFINS, and ICMS, making the effective tax burden significantly higher than the headline duty rate.
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Brazil Customs: Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Brazil's effective import taxes so high?
Brazil levies multiple taxes on imports in addition to the customs duty (II): IPI (federal excise tax), PIS and COFINS (federal contributions), and ICMS (state VAT). The combined tax burden on many imports can reach 60% to 80% of the CIF value. The NCM code determines the rate for each tax.
How to Use HS Codes for Brazil Trade
Search for your product above to find the 6-digit WCO HS code. Brazil uses the NCM Code (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul) system with 8-digit codes. The first 6 digits are the same as the international HS subheading shown in the results. Use the 6-digit code on the Brazilian Federal Revenue (Receita Federal) website to find the full 8-digit national code and the applicable duty rate.