HS 3004.50: Medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 3004.50 covers medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 7 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 7.2%–12.6%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $68.3M worth of these products, with Mexico 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 3004.50
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3004.50.10 | Folinato de cálcio (leucovorina) | 7.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3004.50.20 | Nicotinamida | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3004.50.30 | Hidroxocobalamina ou seus sais; cianocobalamina | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3004.50.40 | Vitamina A1 (retinol) ou seus derivados, exceto o ácido retinoico (tretinoína) | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3004.50.50 | D-Pantotenato de cálcio; vitamina D3 (colecalciferol) | 7.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3004.50.60 | Ácido retinoico (tretinoína) | 7.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3004.50.90 | Outros | 7.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import medicaments; containing vitamins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic use, packaged for retail sale into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 7 NCM codes under HS 3004.50. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 7.2%–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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