HS 2905.19: Alcohols; saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2905.19 covers alcohols; saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1 under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 14 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 $69.5M 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
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 2905.19
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2905.19.11 | n-Decanol | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2905.19.12 | Isodecanol | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2905.19.19 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2905.19.21 | Etilato de magnésio | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2905.19.22 | Metilato de sódio | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2905.19.23 | Etilato de sódio | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2905.19.29 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2905.19.91 | 4-Metilpentan-2-ol | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2905.19.92 | Isononanol | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2905.19.93 | Isotridecanol | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2905.19.94 | Tetra-hidrolinalol (3,7-dimetiloctan-3-ol) | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2905.19.95 | 3,3-Dimetilbutan-2-ol (álcool pinacolílico) | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2905.19.96 | Pentanol (álcool amílico) e seus isômeros | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2905.19.99 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import alcohols; saturated monohydric, n.e.c. in item no. 2905.1 into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 14 NCM codes under HS 2905.19. 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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