HS 3003.49: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts; for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale)
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 3003.49 covers medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts; for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale) under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 6 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 $14.0M worth of these products, with India 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 3003.49
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3003.49.10 | Vimblastina; vincristina; derivados destes produtos; topotecan ou seu cloridrato | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3003.49.20 | Pilocarpina, seu nitrato ou seu cloridrato | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3003.49.30 | Metanossulfonato de di-hidroergocristina | 7.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3003.49.40 | Codeína ou seus sais | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3003.49.50 | Granisetron; tropisetrona ou seu cloridrato | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3003.49.90 | Outros | 7.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (inn) or norephedrine or their salts; for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, (not packaged for retail sale) into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 6 NCM codes under HS 3003.49. 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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