HS 0303.53: Fish; frozen, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 0303.53 covers fish; frozen, sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus sprattus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 9%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $26.7M worth of these products, with Morocco as the leading supplier.
Regulatory agencies
Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more
EU-Mercosur impact
Most fishery products will see tariff elimination over 10 years. EU aquaculture exports (salmon, cod) benefit significantly.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN ComtradeTop exporters to Brazil
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 0303.53
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303.53.00 | -- Sardinhas (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp., Sardinella spp.) (Sardinha (Sardina pilchardus) e sardinelas (Sardinops spp., Sardinella spp.)*), anchoveta (espadilha*) (Sprattus sprattus) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import fish; frozen, sardines (sardina pilchardus, sardinops spp.), sardinella (sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (sprattus sprattus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 0303.53. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 9%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
- Calculate the full landed cost — Brazil charges 7 cascading taxes on imports: II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, AFRMM, and Siscomex fee.
- Verify regulatory requirements — check if ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA, or other agencies require pre-clearance for your product.
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