HS 2501.00: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2501.00 covers salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 4 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 3.6%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $211.9M worth of these products, with Chile as the leading supplier.
EU-Mercosur impact
Already low tariffs. Full elimination for most products within 4 years.
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 2501.00
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2501.00.11 | Sal marinho | 3.6% | NT | — | Calculate → |
| 2501.00.19 | Outros | 3.6% | NT | — | Calculate → |
| 2501.00.20 | Sal de mesa | 3.6% | NT | — | Calculate → |
| 2501.00.90 | Outros | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 4 NCM codes under HS 2501.00. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 3.6%. 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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