HS 2915.70: Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2915.70 covers acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 6 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 $45.6M worth of these products, with Malaysia 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 2915.70
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2915.70.11 | Ácido palmítico | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2915.70.19 | Outros | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2915.70.20 | Ácido esteárico | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2915.70.31 | De zinco | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2915.70.39 | Outros | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2915.70.40 | Ésteres do ácido esteárico | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 6 NCM codes under HS 2915.70. 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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