HS 3808.91: Insecticides; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter; put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles
Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026
HS 3808.91 covers insecticides; other than containing goods specified in Subheading Notes 1 & 2 to this Chapter; put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles under Brazil's NCM classification. This heading maps to 11 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 $2.7B worth of these products, with USA 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 3808.91
| NCM Code | Description (PT — official) | II | IPI | Ex-Tarif. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3808.91.11 | Que contenham bromometano (brometo de metila) ou bromoclorometano | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.91.19 | Outros | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.91.20 | Apresentados de outro modo, que contenham bromometano (brometo de metila) ou bromoclorometano | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.91.91 | À base de acefato ou de Bacillus thuringiensis | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.91.92 | À base de cipermetrinas ou de permetrina | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.91.93 | À base de dicrotofós | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.91.94 | À base de dissulfoton | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.91.95 | À base de fosfeto de alumínio | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.91.96 | À base de diclorvós | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.91.97 | À base de óleo mineral ou de tiometon | 12.6% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
| 3808.91.99 | Outros | 7.2% | 0% | — | Calculate → |
How to import insecticides; other than containing goods specified in subheading notes 1 & 2 to this chapter; put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles into Brazil
- Confirm the NCM code — the table above shows 11 NCM codes under HS 3808.91. 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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