HS 0305.53: Fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than cod
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 0305.53 covers fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, other than cod under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 2 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–9%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $126.2M worth of these products, with Norway 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 0305.53
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0305.53.10 | Bacalhau polar (Boreogadus saida), saithe (Pollachius virens), ling (Molva molva), ling azul (Molva dypterygia), zarbo (Brosme brosme), abrotea-do-alto (Urophycis blennoides) e hadoque (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) | 0% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
| 0305.53.90 | Outros | 9% | 3.25% | — | Calculate → |
How to import fish; dried, whether or not salted but not smoked, fish of the families bregmacerotidae, euclichthyidae, gadidae, macrouridae, melanonidae, merlucciidae, moridae and muraenolepididae, other than cod into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 2 NCM codes under HS 0305.53. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–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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