HS 3006.30: Pharmaceutical goods; opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations, diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 3006.30 covers pharmaceutical goods; opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations, diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 10 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 $120.6M 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 3006.30
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3006.30.11 | À base de ioexol | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3006.30.12 | À base de iocarmato de dimeglumina ou de iodixanol | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3006.30.13 | À base de iopamidol | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3006.30.15 | À base de dióxido de zircônio e sulfato de gentamicina | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3006.30.16 | À base de diatrizoato de sódio ou de meglumina | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3006.30.17 | À base de iomeprol, iopromida ou de ioversol | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3006.30.18 | À base de iotalamato de sódio, de iotalamato de meglumina ou de suas misturas | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3006.30.19 | Outras | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3006.30.21 | À base de somatoliberina | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3006.30.29 | Outros | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import pharmaceutical goods; opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations, diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 10 NCM codes under HS 3006.30. 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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