HS 1212.93: Sugar cane; fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 1212.93 covers sugar cane; fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 7.2%. 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
Seeds for sowing generally duty-free already. Hop pellets benefit from tariff reduction.
NCM codes under HS 1212.93
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1212.93.00 | -- Cana-de-açúcar | 7.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import sugar cane; fit for human consumption, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 1212.93. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 7.2%. 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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