HS 3002.49: Toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; n.e.c. in item 3002.3
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 3002.49 covers toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; n.e.c. in item 3002.3 under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 6 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 3.6%–7.2%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $625.9M worth of these products, with United Kingdom 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 3002.49
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3002.49.10 | Antitoxinas de origem microbiana | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.49.20 | Tuberculinas | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.49.91 | Para a saúde animal | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.49.92 | Para a saúde humana | 3.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.49.94 | Ricina | 7.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3002.49.99 | Outros | 7.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; n.e.c. in item 3002.3 into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 6 NCM codes under HS 3002.49. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 3.6%–7.2%. 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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