HS 2852.10: Inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, excluding amalgams, chemically defined
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2852.10 covers inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, excluding amalgams, chemically defined under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 11 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–10.8%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $220K worth of these products, with India 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 2852.10
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2852.10.11 | Óxidos | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.12 | Cloreto de mercúrio I (cloreto mercuroso) | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.13 | Cloreto de mercúrio II (cloreto mercúrico), para uso fotográfico, acondicionado para venda a retalho, pronto para utilização | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.14 | Cloreto de mercúrio II (cloreto mercúrico), apresentado de outro modo | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.19 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.21 | Acetato de mercúrio | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.22 | Timerosal | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.23 | Estearato de mercúrio | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.24 | Lactato de mercúrio | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.25 | Salicilato de mercúrio | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2852.10.29 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, excluding amalgams, chemically defined into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 11 NCM codes under HS 2852.10. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–10.8%. 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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