HS 3203.00: Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin, including dyeing extracts not animal black, whether or not chemically defined; preparations based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 3203.00 covers colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin, including dyeing extracts not animal black, whether or not chemically defined; preparations based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 7 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 0%–9%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $51.6M worth of these products, with Peru as the leading supplier.
Regulatory agencies
Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more
EU-Mercosur impact
Tariff elimination over 7-10 years. European specialty coatings and inks benefit.
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 3203.00
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3203.00.11 | Hemateína | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3203.00.12 | Fisetina | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3203.00.13 | Morina | 0% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3203.00.19 | Outras | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3203.00.21 | Carmim de cochonilha | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3203.00.29 | Outras | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3203.00.30 | Preparações indicadas na Nota 3 do presente Capítulo, à base de matérias corantes de origem vegetal ou animal | 9% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin, including dyeing extracts not animal black, whether or not chemically defined; preparations based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 7 NCM codes under HS 3203.00. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 0%–9%. 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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