HS 0401.40: Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6% but not exceeding 10%
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 0401.40 covers dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6% but not exceeding 10% under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 3 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 10.8%–12.6%. 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
EU-Mercosur includes a TRQ of 30,000 tonnes for dairy. European PDO cheeses benefit from geographic indication protection in the agreement.
NCM codes under HS 0401.40
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0401.40.10 | Leite | 10.8% | NT | — | Calculate → |
| 0401.40.21 | UHT (Ultra High Temperature) | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 0401.40.29 | Outros | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, of a fat content, by weight, exceeding 6% but not exceeding 10% into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 3 NCM codes under HS 0401.40. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 10.8%–12.6%. 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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