HS 2809.20: Phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2809.20 covers phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 5 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–9%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $287.5M worth of these products, with Morocco as the leading supplier.
Regulatory agencies
Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more
EU-Mercosur impact
Most industrial chemicals see tariff elimination over 7-10 years. Already relatively low tariffs (0-8%).
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 2809.20
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2809.20.11 | Com um teor de ferro inferior a 750 ppm | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2809.20.19 | Outros | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2809.20.20 | Ácidos metafosfóricos | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2809.20.30 | Ácido pirofosfórico | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2809.20.90 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import phosphoric acid and polyphosphoric acids into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 5 NCM codes under HS 2809.20. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–9%. 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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