HS 3005.10: Dressings, adhesive; and other articles having an adhesive layer, packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 3005.10 covers dressings, adhesive; and other articles having an adhesive layer, packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 6 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–10.8%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $133.2M worth of these products, with China 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 3005.10
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3005.10.10 | Impregnados ou recobertos de substâncias farmacêuticas | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3005.10.20 | Curativos (pensos) cirúrgicos que permitem a observação direta de feridas | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3005.10.30 | Curativos (pensos) impermeáveis aplicáveis sobre mucosas | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3005.10.40 | Curativos (pensos) com obturador próprios para colostomia (cones obturadores) | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3005.10.50 | Curativos (pensos) com fecho de correr próprios para fechar ferimentos | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3005.10.90 | Outros | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import dressings, adhesive; and other articles having an adhesive layer, packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 6 NCM codes under HS 3005.10. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–10.8%. 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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