HS 3401.11: Soap and organic surface-active products; in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products)

HS 3401.11 covers soap and organic surface-active products; in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products) under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 2 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 16.2%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $27.3M worth of these products, with Paraguay as the leading supplier.

How to import soap and organic surface-active products; in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap or detergent, for toilet use (including medicated products) into Brazil

1. Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 2 NCM codes under HS 3401.11. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
2. Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 16.2%. This is the base rate before other taxes.
3. Calculate the full landed cost — Brazil charges 7 cascading taxes on imports: II, IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS, AFRMM, and Siscomex fee.
4. Verify regulatory requirements — check if ANVISA, INMETRO, MAPA, or other agencies require pre-clearance for your product.