HS 1512.19: Vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 1512.19 covers vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 3 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 9%–10.8%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $10.5M worth of these products, with Argentina as the leading supplier.
Regulatory agencies
Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more
EU-Mercosur impact
Olive oil has a TRQ with preferential access for EU producers. Other oils see gradual reduction.
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 1512.19
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1512.19.11 | Refinado, em recipientes com capacidade inferior ou igual a 5 l | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 1512.19.19 | Outros | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 1512.19.20 | De cártamo | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import vegetable oils; sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 3 NCM codes under HS 1512.19. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 9%–10.8%. 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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