HS 2508.40: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); n.e.c. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2508.40 covers clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); n.e.c. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 2 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 $5.5M worth of these products, with USA 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 2508.40
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2508.40.10 | Plásticas, com um teor de Fe2O3, em peso, inferior a 1,5 % e com perda por calcinação, em peso, superior a 12 % | 3.6% | NT | — | Calculate → |
| 2508.40.90 | Outras | 3.6% | NT | — | Calculate → |
How to import clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); n.e.c. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 2 NCM codes under HS 2508.40. 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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