HS 2939.69: Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, salts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 2939.6
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2939.69 covers alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, salts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 2939.6 under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 13 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. In 2024, Brazil imported $2.8M worth of these products, with Czechia 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 2939.69
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2939.69.11 | Maleato de metilergometrina | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2939.69.19 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2939.69.21 | Mesilato de di-hidroergotamina | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2939.69.29 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2939.69.31 | Mesilato de di-hidroergocornina | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2939.69.39 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2939.69.41 | Mesilato de alfa-di-hidroergocriptina | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2939.69.42 | Mesilato de beta-di-hidroergocriptina | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2939.69.49 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2939.69.51 | Ergocristina | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2939.69.52 | Metanossulfonato de di-hidroergocristina | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2939.69.59 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2939.69.90 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, salts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 2939.6 into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 13 NCM codes under HS 2939.69. 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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