HS 0304.95: Fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 0304.95 covers fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) 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 $14.1M worth of these products, with Portugal 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 0304.95
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0304.95.00 | -- Peixes das famílias Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae e Muraenolepididae, exceto a polaca-do-alasca (escamudo-do-alasca*) (Theragra chalcogramma) | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import fish meat, excluding fillets, whether or not minced; frozen, of the families bregmacerotidae, euclichthyidae, gadidae, macrouridae, melanonidae, merlucciidae, moridae and muraenolepididae, other than alaska pollock (theragra chalcogramma) into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 0304.95. 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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