HS 0303.81: Fish; frozen, dogfish and other sharks, 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 0303.81 covers fish; frozen, dogfish and other sharks, 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 6 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 9%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $27.4M worth of these products, with Other Asia, nes 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 0303.81
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303.81.11 | Inteiro | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.81.12 | Eviscerado, sem cabeça e sem barbatanas | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.81.13 | Em pedaços, com pele | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.81.14 | Em pedaços, sem pele | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.81.19 | Outros | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.81.90 | Outros | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import fish; frozen, dogfish and other sharks, 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 6 NCM codes under HS 0303.81. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 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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