HS 3808.59: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, disinfectants, herbicides and the like; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter; not DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN)), put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 3808.59 covers insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, disinfectants, herbicides and the like; containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter; not DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN)), put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 8 Brazilian NCM codes with import duty (II) ranging from 7.2%–12.6%. Under the EU-Mercosur agreement, EU-origin products in this category benefit from progressive tariff reduction. In 2024, Brazil imported $2.4M worth of these products, with Belgium as the leading supplier.
Regulatory agencies
Products under this heading may require pre-approval before customs clearance. Learn more
EU-Mercosur impact
Most products see tariff elimination over 7-10 years. Diagnostic reagents and specialty chemicals 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 3808.59
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3808.59.10 | Apresentadas em formas ou embalagens exclusivamente para uso direto em aplicações domissanitárias | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.59.21 | À base de metamidofós (ISO) ou de monocrotofós (ISO) | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.59.22 | À base de endossulfan (ISO) | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.59.23 | À base de alaclor (ISO) | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.59.24 | À base de 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexaclorocicloexano (HCH (ISO)), incluindo o lindano (ISO, DCI) | 7.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.59.25 | À base de triclorfom (ISO) | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.59.26 | À base de N-etilperfluoroctano sulfonamida | 10.8% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.59.29 | Outras | 7.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, disinfectants, herbicides and the like; containing goods specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter; not ddt (iso) (clofenotane (inn)), put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 8 NCM codes under HS 3808.59. Your Brazilian customs broker will determine the exact 8-digit NCM.
- Check the import duty — rates for this heading range from 7.2%–12.6%. 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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