HS 3002.42: Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for veterinary medicine
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 3002.42 covers vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for veterinary medicine under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 9 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 $465.7M 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 3002.42
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3002.42.10 | Contra a raiva | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.42.20 | Contra a coccidiose | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.42.30 | Contra a querato-conjuntivite | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.42.40 | Contra a cinomose | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.42.50 | Contra a leptospirose | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.42.60 | Contra a febre aftosa | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.42.70 | Contra as seguintes enfermidades: de Newcastle, a vírus vivo ou vírus inativo; de Gumboro, a vírus vivo ou vírus inativo; bronquite, a vírus vivo ou vírus inativo; difteroviruela, a vírus vivo; síndrome de queda de postura (EDS); salmonelose aviária, elaborada com cepa 9R; cólera de aves, inativadas | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.42.80 | Vacinas combinadas contra as enfermidades citadas no item 3002.42.70 | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.42.90 | Outras | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; for veterinary medicine into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 9 NCM codes under HS 3002.42. 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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