HS 3002.41: Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for human medicine
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 3002.41 covers vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for human medicine under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 18 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–3.6%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $2.2B worth of these products, with USA as the leading supplier.
Regulatory agencies
Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more
EU-Mercosur impact
Pharmaceutical tariffs being eliminated over 10 years. EU pharma companies benefit from mutual recognition provisions.
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 3002.41
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3002.41.11 | Contra a gripe | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.41.12 | Contra a poliomielite | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.41.13 | Contra a hepatite B | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.41.14 | Contra o sarampo | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.41.15 | Contra a meningite | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.41.16 | Contra a rubéola, sarampo e caxumba (tríplice) | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.41.17 | Outras tríplices | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.41.18 | Anticatarral e antipiogênico | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.41.19 | Outras | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.41.21 | Contra a gripe | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.41.22 | Contra a poliomielite | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.41.23 | Contra a hepatite B | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.41.24 | Contra o sarampo | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.41.25 | Contra a meningite | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.41.26 | Contra a rubéola, sarampo e caxumba (tríplice) | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.41.27 | Outras tríplices | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.41.28 | Anticatarral e antipiogênico | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.41.29 | Outras | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for human medicine into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 18 NCM codes under HS 3002.41. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–3.6%. 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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