HS 0709.99: Vegetables; edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 0709.99 covers vegetables; edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 3 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.
Regulatory agencies
MAPA
Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more
EU-Mercosur impact
Mixed — fresh vegetables face TRQs, but frozen and processed categories see tariff reduction over 10 years.
NCM codes under HS 0709.99
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0709.99.11 | Para semeadura (sementeira) | 0% | NT | — | Calculate → |
| 0709.99.19 | Outros | 9% | NT | — | Calculate → |
| 0709.99.90 | Outros | 9% | NT | — | Calculate → |
How to import vegetables; edible, n.e.c. in chapter 07, fresh or chilled into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 3 NCM codes under HS 0709.99. 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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