HS 2516.12: Granite; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2516.12 covers granite; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 5.4%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $124K worth of these products, with Indonesia 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 2516.12
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2516.12.00 | -- Simplesmente cortado à serra ou por outro meio, em blocos ou placas de forma quadrada ou retangular | 5.4% | NT | — | Calculate → |
How to import granite; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 2516.12. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 5.4%. 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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