HS 2918.99: Acids; carboxylic acids, with additional oxygen function (not alcohol, phenol, aldehyde or ketone) and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; other than 2,4,5-T (ISO)
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2918.99 covers acids; carboxylic acids, with additional oxygen function (not alcohol, phenol, aldehyde or ketone) and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; other than 2,4,5-T (ISO) under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 14 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 $206.2M 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 2918.99
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2918.99.11 | Ácido fenoxiacético, seus sais e seus ésteres | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.99.12 | Ácido 2,4-diclorofenoxiacético (2,4-D), seus sais e seus ésteres | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.99.19 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.99.21 | Ácidos diclorofenoxibutanoicos, seus sais e seus ésteres | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.99.29 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.99.30 | Acifluorfen sódico | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.99.40 | Naproxeno | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.99.50 | Ácido 3-(2-cloro-alfa, alfa, alfa-trifluor-p-toliloxi)benzoico | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.99.60 | Diclofop-metila | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.99.91 | Fenofibrato | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.99.92 | Ácidos metilclorofenoxiacéticos, seus sais e seus ésteres | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.99.93 | 5-(2-Cloro-4-trifluorometilfenoxi)-2-nitrobenzoato de 1'-(carboetoxi)etila (lactofen) | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.99.94 | Ácido 4-(4-hidroxifenoxi)-3,5-di-iodofenilacético | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2918.99.99 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import acids; carboxylic acids, with additional oxygen function (not alcohol, phenol, aldehyde or ketone) and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; other than 2,4,5-t (iso) into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 14 NCM codes under HS 2918.99. 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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