HS 0308.29: Aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking process
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 0308.29 covers aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus spp., Paracentrotus lividus, Loxechinus albus, Echinus esculentus), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking process 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.
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.
NCM codes under HS 0308.29
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0308.29.00 | -- Outros | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import aquatic invertebrates; sea urchins (strongylocentrotus spp., paracentrotus lividus, loxechinus albus, echinus esculentus), dried, salted or in brine, smoked, whether or not cooked before or during smoking process into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 0308.29. 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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