HS 1903.00: Food preparations; tapioca and substitutes thereof, prepared from starch in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 1903.00 covers food preparations; tapioca and substitutes thereof, prepared from starch in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 14.4%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $132K worth of these products, with Other Asia, nes as the leading supplier.
Regulatory agencies
Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more
EU-Mercosur impact
Tariff reduction over 10 years. European PDO pasta and bakery products benefit from GI protection.
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 1903.00
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903.00.00 | Tapioca e seus sucedâneos preparados a partir de féculas, em flocos, grumos, grãos, pérolas ou formas semelhantes. | 14.4% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import food preparations; tapioca and substitutes thereof, prepared from starch in the form of flakes, grains, pearls, siftings or similar into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 1903.00. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 14.4%. 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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