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10,515 NCM codes · 5,612 HS headings
Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Chapter 29: Organic chemicals

HS 2939.11: Alkaloids; of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

18
NCM codes
0%–10.8%
Import duty (II)
0
With Ex-Tarifário
Calc
Landed cost

HS 2939.11 covers alkaloids; of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 18 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 $14.7M worth of these products, with United Kingdom as the leading supplier.

Regulatory agencies

ANVISAIBAMAExército

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.

Full EU-Mercosur guide →

Brazil imports — 2024

Source: UN Comtrade
$14.7M
Total CIF value
10
Exporting countries

Top exporters to Brazil

1United Kingdom
$9.2M62.5%
2Switzerland
$1.3M8.8%
3USA
$1.3M8.7%
4Turkey
$1.1M7.6%
5Spain
$834K5.7%
6Australia
$664K4.5%
7Iran
$213K1.5%
8Germany
$56K0.4%

CIF values in USD. Percentage = share of Brazil's total imports for this HS heading.

NCM codes under HS 2939.11

NCM CodeDescription (PT — official)IIIPIEx-Tarif.
2939.11.10Concentrados de palha de dormideira ou papoula0%0%—Calculate →
2939.11.21Buprenorfina e seus sais0%0%—Calculate →
2939.11.22Codeína e seus sais10.8%0%—Calculate →
2939.11.23Di-hidrocodeína e seus sais0%0%—Calculate →
2939.11.31Etilmorfina e seus sais0%0%—Calculate →
2939.11.32Etorfina e seus sais0%0%—Calculate →
2939.11.40Folcodina e seus sais0%0%—Calculate →
2939.11.51Heroína e seus sais0%0%—Calculate →
2939.11.52Hidrocodona e seus sais0%0%—Calculate →
2939.11.53Hidromorfona e seus sais0%0%—Calculate →
2939.11.61Morfina0%0%—Calculate →
2939.11.62Cloridrato e sulfato de morfina0%0%—Calculate →
2939.11.69Outros0%0%—Calculate →
2939.11.70Nicomorfina e seus sais0%0%—Calculate →
2939.11.81Oxicodona e seus sais0%0%—Calculate →
2939.11.82Oximorfona e seus sais0%0%—Calculate →
2939.11.91Tebacona e seus sais0%0%—Calculate →
2939.11.92Tebaína e seus sais0%0%—Calculate →

How to import alkaloids; of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof into Brazil

  1. Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 18 NCM codes under HS 2939.11. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
  2. Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–10.8%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
  3. Calculate the full landed cost — Brazil charges 7 cascading taxes on imports: II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, AFRMM, and Siscomex fee.
  4. Verify regulatory requirements — check if ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA, or other agencies require pre-clearance for your product.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

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