HS 3702.55: Photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length exceeding 30m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles)

HS 3702.55 covers photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length exceeding 30m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles) under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 2 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 9%–12.6%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $38K worth of these products, with USA as the leading supplier.

How to import photographic film; for colour photography (polychrome), in rolls, sensitised, unexposed, of a width exceeding 16mm but not 35mm and of a length exceeding 30m (other than of paper, paperboard or textiles) into Brazil

1. Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 2 NCM codes under HS 3702.55. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
2. Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 9%–12.6%. 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.