HS 2933.55: Heterocyclic compounds; containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure; loprazolam (INN), mecloqualone (INN), methaqualone (INN), and zipeprol (INN); salts thereof
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2933.55 covers heterocyclic compounds; containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure; loprazolam (INN), mecloqualone (INN), methaqualone (INN), and zipeprol (INN); salts thereof under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 4 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction.
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.
NCM codes under HS 2933.55
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2933.55.10 | Loprazolam e seus sais | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2933.55.20 | Mecloqualona e seus sais | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2933.55.30 | Metaqualona e seus sais | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2933.55.40 | Zipeprol e seus sais | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import heterocyclic compounds; containing a pyrimidine ring (whether or not hydrogenated) or piperazine ring in the structure; loprazolam (inn), mecloqualone (inn), methaqualone (inn), and zipeprol (inn); salts thereof into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 4 NCM codes under HS 2933.55. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%. 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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