HS 2526.20: Steatite; natural, crushed, powdered, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape; talc

HS 2526.20 covers steatite; natural, crushed, powdered, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape; talc under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 3.6%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $18.6M worth of these products, with USA as the leading supplier.

How to import steatite; natural, crushed, powdered, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape; talc into Brazil

1. Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 2526.20. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
2. Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 3.6%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
3. Calculate the full landed cost — Brazil charges 7 cascading taxes on imports: II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, AFRMM, and Siscomex fee.
4. Verify regulatory requirements — check if ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA, or other agencies require pre-clearance for your product.