HS 2853.90: Phosphides, chemically defined or not, not ferrophosphorus; other inorganic compounds n.e.c. (including distilled, conductivity water and water of like purity); liquid air, rare gases removed or not; compressed air; amalgams, not precious metal amalgams
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2853.90 covers phosphides, chemically defined or not, not ferrophosphorus; other inorganic compounds n.e.c. (including distilled, conductivity water and water of like purity); liquid air, rare gases removed or not; compressed air; amalgams, not precious metal amalgams under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 7 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 $12.7M worth of these products, with Germany 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 2853.90
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2853.90.11 | De alumínio | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2853.90.12 | De magnésio | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2853.90.13 | De cobre (fosfetos de cobre), que contenham mais de 15 %, em peso, de fósforo | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2853.90.19 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2853.90.20 | Cianamida e seus derivados metálicos | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2853.90.30 | Sulfocloretos de fósforo | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2853.90.90 | Outros | 0% | NT | — | Calculate → |
How to import phosphides, chemically defined or not, not ferrophosphorus; other inorganic compounds n.e.c. (including distilled, conductivity water and water of like purity); liquid air, rare gases removed or not; compressed air; amalgams, not precious metal amalgams into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 7 NCM codes under HS 2853.90. 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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