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10,515 NCM codes · 5,612 HS headings
Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Chapter 29: Organic chemicals

HS 2905.12: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

2
NCM codes
0%–10.8%
Import duty (II)
0
With Ex-Tarifário
Calc
Landed cost

HS 2905.12 covers alcohols; saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 2 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 $73.2M worth of these products, with USA as the leading supplier.

Regulatory agencies

ANVISAIBAMAExército

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.

Full EU-Mercosur guide →

Brazil imports — 2024

Source: UN Comtrade
$73.2M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries

Top exporters to Brazil

1USA
$58.7M80.2%
2South Africa
$6.3M8.6%
3China
$3.9M5.3%
4Germany
$1.6M2.2%
5Netherlands
$663K0.9%
6Rep. of Korea
$609K0.8%
7France
$522K0.7%
8Poland
$242K0.3%

CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.

NCM codes under HS 2905.12

NCM CodeDescription (PT — official)IIIPIEx-Tarif.
2905.12.10Álcool propílico0%0%—Calculate →
2905.12.20Álcool isopropílico10.8%0%—Calculate →

How to import alcohols; saturated monohydric, propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol) into Brazil

  1. Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 2 NCM codes under HS 2905.12. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
  2. Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–10.8%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
  3. Calculate the full landed cost — Brazil charges 7 cascading taxes on imports: II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, AFRMM, and Siscomex fee.
  4. Verify regulatory requirements — check if ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA, or other agencies require pre-clearance for your product.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

Complete guide to the 7 cascading taxes on every import.

How to Export to Brazil

Step-by-step guide for foreign companies.

Calculate your landed cost

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