HS 2401.20: Tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2401.20 covers tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 5 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 12.6%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $104.7M worth of these products, with India as the leading supplier.
Regulatory agencies
Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more
EU-Mercosur impact
Minimal concessions. Tobacco remains heavily regulated and taxed regardless of origin.
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 2401.20
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2401.20.10 | Em folhas, sem secar nem fermentar | 12.6% | 30% | — | Calculate → |
| 2401.20.20 | Em folhas secas ou fermentadas tipo capeiro | 12.6% | 30% | — | Calculate → |
| 2401.20.30 | Em folhas secas em secador de ar quente (flue cured), do tipo Virgínia | 12.6% | 30% | — | Calculate → |
| 2401.20.40 | Em folhas secas (light air cured), do tipo Burley | 12.6% | 30% | — | Calculate → |
| 2401.20.90 | Outros | 12.6% | 30% | — | Calculate → |
How to import tobacco; partly or wholly stemmed or stripped into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 5 NCM codes under HS 2401.20. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 12.6%. 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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