HS 1302.32: Mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 1302.32 covers mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 3 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–7.2%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $39.2M worth of these products, with India as the leading supplier.
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Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more
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 1302.32
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1302.32.11 | Farinha de endosperma | 7.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 1302.32.19 | Outros | 7.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 1302.32.20 | De sementes de guar | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 3 NCM codes under HS 1302.32. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–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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