HS 2940.00: Sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37, 29.38, or 29.39
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 2940.00 covers sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37, 29.38, or 29.39 under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 12 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 $77.1M 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 2940.00
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2940.00.11 | Galactose | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2940.00.12 | Arabinose | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2940.00.13 | Ramnose | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2940.00.19 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2940.00.21 | Ácido lactobiônico | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2940.00.22 | Lactobionato de cálcio | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2940.00.23 | Bromolactobionato de cálcio | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2940.00.29 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2940.00.92 | Frutose-1,6-difosfato de cálcio ou de sódio | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2940.00.93 | Maltitol | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2940.00.94 | Lactogluconato de cálcio | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 2940.00.99 | Outros | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import sugars, chemically pure, other than sucrose, lactose, maltose, glucose and fructose; sugar ethers, sugar acetals and sugar esters, and their salts, other than the products of heading 29.37, 29.38, or 29.39 into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 12 NCM codes under HS 2940.00. 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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