HS 0303.89: Fish; frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, 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 0303.89 covers fish; frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, 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 22 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 $30.8M 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 0303.89
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0303.89.10 | Corvina (Micropogonias furnieri) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.20 | Pescadas (Cynoscion spp.) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.32 | Pargo (Lutjanus purpureus) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.33 | Peixe-sapo (Lophius gastrophysus) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.41 | Cherne-poveiro (Polyprion americanus) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.42 | Garoupas (Acanthistius spp.) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.43 | Tainhas (Mugil spp.) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.44 | Esturjões (Acipenser baerii, Acipenser gueldenstaedtii, Acipenser persicus, Acipenser stellatus) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.45 | Peixes-rei (Atherina spp.) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.46 | Nototenias (Patagonotothen spp.) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.51 | Curimatãs (Prochilodus spp.) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.52 | Tilápias (Tilapia spp., Sarotherodon spp., Danakilia spp.; seus híbridos) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.53 | Surubins (Pseudoplatystoma spp.) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.54 | Traíra (Hoplias malabaricus & H. cf. lacerdae) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.55 | Piaus (Leporinus spp.) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.56 | Pirarucu (Arapaima gigas) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.61 | Piramutaba (Brachyplatystoma vaillantii) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.62 | Dourada (Brachyplatystoma flavicans) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.63 | Pacu (Piaractus mesopotamicus) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.64 | Tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.65 | Tambacu (híbrido de tambaqui e pacu) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0303.89.90 | Outros | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import fish; frozen, n.e.c. in heading 0303, 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 22 NCM codes under HS 0303.89. 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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