HS 2904.10: Derivatives of hydrocarbons; containing only sulpho groups, their salts and ethyl esters, whether or not halogenated
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2904.10 covers derivatives of hydrocarbons; containing only sulpho groups, their salts and ethyl esters, whether or not halogenated under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 13 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–12.6%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $25.2M worth of these products, with China as the leading supplier.
Regulatory agencies
Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more
EU-Mercosur impact
Gradual tariff elimination over 7-10 years. Pharmaceutical intermediates benefit significantly.
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 2904.10
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2904.10.11 | Ácido metanossulfônico | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2904.10.12 | Metanossulfonato de chumbo | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2904.10.13 | Metanossulfonato de estanho | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2904.10.19 | Outros | 7.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2904.10.20 | Ácido dodecilbenzenossulfônico e seus sais | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2904.10.30 | Ácidos toluenossulfônicos; ácidos xilenossulfônicos; sais destes ácidos | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2904.10.40 | Ácido etanossulfônico; ácido etilenossulfônico | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2904.10.51 | Naftalenossulfonatos de sódio | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2904.10.52 | Ácido beta-naftalenossulfônico | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2904.10.53 | Ácidos alquil- e dialquilnaftalenossulfônicos; sais destes ácidos | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2904.10.59 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2904.10.60 | Ácido benzenossulfônico e seus sais | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2904.10.90 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import derivatives of hydrocarbons; containing only sulpho groups, their salts and ethyl esters, whether or not halogenated into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 13 NCM codes under HS 2904.10. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–12.6%. 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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