HS 2601.12: Iron ores and concentrates; agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites)
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2601.12 covers iron ores and concentrates; agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites) under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 3 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $24K worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
EU-Mercosur impact
Most ores already duty-free. Minimal change from the agreement.
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 2601.12
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2601.12.10 | Aglomerados por processo de peletização, de diâmetro igual ou superior a 8 mm, mas não superior a 18 mm | 0% | NT | — | Calculate → |
| 2601.12.20 | Em briquetes de volume igual ou superior a 4 cm³, mas não superior a 60 cm³ | 0% | NT | — | Calculate → |
| 2601.12.90 | Outros | 0% | NT | — | Calculate → |
How to import iron ores and concentrates; agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites) into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 3 NCM codes under HS 2601.12. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%. 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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