HS 2520.10: Gypsum; anhydrite
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2520.10 covers gypsum; anhydrite under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 3 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 $24.5M worth of these products, with Spain as the leading supplier.
EU-Mercosur impact
Already low tariffs. Full elimination for most products within 4 years.
Brazil imports — 2024
Source: UN Comtrade$24.5M
Total CIF value
8
Exporting countries
Top exporters to Brazil
1Spain
$24.1M98.5%
2Turkey
$137K0.6%
3China
$133K0.5%
4Morocco
$70K0.3%
5United Kingdom
$23K0.1%
6Mexico
$14K0.1%
7USA
$1K0%
8Germany
$8120%
CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.
NCM codes under HS 2520.10
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2520.10.11 | Em pedaços irregulares (pedras) | 3.6% | NT | — | Calculate → |
| 2520.10.19 | Outros | 3.6% | NT | — | Calculate → |
| 2520.10.20 | Anidrita | 3.6% | NT | — | Calculate → |
How to import gypsum; anhydrite into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 3 NCM codes under HS 2520.10. 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.
Brazil Import Taxes Explained
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Calculate your landed cost
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