HS 2918.19: Acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), other than lactic, tartaric, citric, and gluconic acids and their salts and esters
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2918.19 covers acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), other than lactic, tartaric, citric, and gluconic acids and their salts and esters under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 8 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 $51.7M 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 2918.19
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2918.19.10 | Bromopropilato | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.19.21 | Ursodiol (ácido ursodeoxicólico) | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.19.22 | Ácido quenodeoxicólico | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.19.29 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.19.30 | Ácido 12-hidroxiesteárico | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.19.42 | Sais | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.19.43 | Ésteres | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.19.90 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import acids; carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), other than lactic, tartaric, citric, and gluconic acids and their salts and esters into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 8 NCM codes under HS 2918.19. 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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