HS 2844.42: Radioactive elements; actinium-225, 227, californium-253, curium-240, 241, 242, 243, 244, einsteinium-253, 254, gadolinium-148, polonium-208, 209, 210, radium-223, uranium-230 or 232, compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2844.42 covers radioactive elements; actinium-225, 227, californium-253, curium-240, 241, 242, 243, 244, einsteinium-253, 254, gadolinium-148, polonium-208, 209, 210, radium-223, uranium-230 or 232, compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 1 Brazilian NCM code with import duty (II) of 0%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $2.3M worth of these products, with USA 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 2844.42
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2844.42.00 | -- Actínio-225, actínio-227, califórnio-253, cúrio-240, cúrio-241, cúrio-242, cúrio-243, cúrio-244, einstêinio-253, einstêinio-254, gadolínio-148, polônio-208, polônio-209, polônio-210, rádio-223, urânio-230 ou urânio-232, e seus compostos; ligas, dispersões (incluindo os cermets), produtos cerâmicos e misturas que contenham estes elementos ou compostos | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import radioactive elements; actinium-225, 227, californium-253, curium-240, 241, 242, 243, 244, einsteinium-253, 254, gadolinium-148, polonium-208, 209, 210, radium-223, uranium-230 or 232, compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 1 NCM code under HS 2844.42. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading are 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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