HS 2937.23: Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; oestrogens and progestogens
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2937.23 covers steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; oestrogens and progestogens under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 16 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 $78.5M worth of these products.
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 2937.23
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2937.23.10 | Medroxiprogesterona e seus derivados | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2937.23.21 | L-Norgestrel (levonorgestrel) | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2937.23.22 | DL-Norgestrel | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2937.23.29 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2937.23.31 | Estriol e seu succinato | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2937.23.39 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2937.23.41 | Hemissuccinato de estradiol | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2937.23.42 | Fempropionato de estradiol (17-(3-fenilpropionato) de estradiol) | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2937.23.49 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2937.23.51 | Alilestrenol | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2937.23.59 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2937.23.60 | Desogestrel | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2937.23.70 | Linestrenol | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2937.23.91 | Acetato de etinodiol | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2937.23.92 | Gestodeno | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2937.23.99 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues; oestrogens and progestogens into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 16 NCM codes under HS 2937.23. 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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