HS 1806.20: Chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 1806.20 covers chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 16.2%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $33.3M 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
Chocolate products see tariff reduction over 10 years. Cocoa butter and powder benefit from faster liberalization.
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 1806.20
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1806.20.00 | - Outras preparações em blocos ou em barras, de peso superior a 2 kg, ou no estado líquido, em pasta, em pó, grânulos ou formas semelhantes, em recipientes ou embalagens imediatas de conteúdo superior a 2 kg | 16.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import chocolate & other food preparations containing cocoa; in blocks, slabs or bars weighing more than 2kg or in liquid, paste, powder, granular or other bulk form in containers or immediate packings, content exceeding 2kg into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 1806.20. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 16.2%. 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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